Debate Over American Revenue Bill Divides Parliament
The debate shows Raut and allies resisting the ministry plan as inconsistent with prior declarations. Ministers defend a coercive revenue mechanism against American resistance, while Burke Fox and others condemn oppression. A motion to replace Rhombold with Pigot at Madras is debated, then adjourned after a compromise for a general ballot with nine names. A Holland mail brings no major news.
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Raut
Aekele
America
T. Tenowhead
Fox
Col
Barré
Burke
Punnikg
John Cavendish
Ellis
Sodlicteor General
Scotland
Lord North
Whart.cnse
Agterdam
Amsterdam
Durance
Regiments to Embark for America Amid High Command Orders
The 22d 6th 44th and 4th regiments have orders for immediate embarkation to America. A Great Personage insists no colonel may remain with his regiment, and Major Generals with horse and foot are to embark promptly. Six independent companies of invalids to be raised. Widespread opposition to any Scotch assignment noted. A June General Court of East India stock proprietors met at Leadenhall Street. Rhombold named Governor of Fort St George replacing Winch. Lord Pigot as candidate for government, praised for Bengal Madras Pondicherry actions.
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America
Fort St. George
Madras
Winch
Lord Pigot
Fobaffone
Bengal
Pondicherry
Address to Lord North on imperial governance and liberty
A forceful epistolary critique of Lord North’s policy toward America. The author denounces coercive measures, monopolistic taxation, and military firmness as tyrannical overreach, warns of national dishonor, and parallels with the impeachment of the Earl of Stafford to illustrate consequences of abusive power. The tone blends admonition with constitutional threats and moral reckoning.
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Great Britain
Bolton
America
Lord North
Gou
Ai & Armis
Custom House
Boston
Notice of General Court on Rumbold appointment rebuke
East India House announces a General Court of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies to be held at Leadentall Street on Tuesday next the 28th instant from eleven in the forenoon until six in the evening. The ballot will decide whether to rescind the appointment of Thomas Rumbold as President and Governor of Fort St George and appoint Lord Pigot to that station.
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Thomas Rhombold
Fort St.George
Madras
Lord Pigot
Holland
United Company of Merchants of England
East Indies
Leadentall-street
Court of Directors
Thomas Rumbold
Hig
Fort St. George
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Nova Scotia
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Gilbert Elliot
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London Evening Pol
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Ungland
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Sam
Mat
Scafford
Ireland
Earl of Stafford
Eggiend
América
India House
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