Address to Lord Howe on American War and Morality
A sharply written letter arguing that British tyranny and court corruption drive unjust war in America. The author condemns the decision to wage conflict, pleads for restraint, and warns that royal ambition cannot justify crimes against humanity or the shedding of American blood. The piece urges Howe to reject cruel orders and honor humane duties over imperial vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Mansfield
Antertica
Anyowe
America
Howe
Times
Specaily published case of Nicholas Nugent Field Officer
The case concerns Nicholas Nugent a late lieutenant in the First Regiment of Foot Guards. It includes copies of letters between Nugent General Craig Lord Barrington and the Judge Advocate regarding Nugent’s application for a court martial on a charge by Major General Craig. Nugent, under arrest, resigned his commission after the court martial refusal. The address is to officers of the First Regiment of Foot Guards. Printed by Alman opposite Burlington House Piccadilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Nugent
Leutenant
Foot Guards
General Craig
Lord Barrington
Nugent
Crag
J. Alman
Burlington House
Piccadilly
Gentoo Asiatic Black Boy Offered for Sale in St James’s Street
An officer or gentleman seeking a well skilled servant may obtain an Asiatic boy, fluent in English, from India. The boy will be consigned to any gentleman who pays the passage and board costs, with meeting at Mr Southero’s book seller in St James’s Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southero
India
Parliaments Debates and Treaty Copies Sold in London
This notice announces authentic copies of treaties with Brunswick and Hesse, the Parliamentary Register number XVII, and a best account of parliamentary debates and proceedings. It lists publishers in London including J. Almon, Sewell, Bew, Paternoster Row, and J. Williams, with offices near Burlington House and Cornhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruns ‘Wick
Hessery
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. Sewell
Cornhill
Paternofier
Row
J. Williams
Regiment Horse and Equipment Specifications
Postscript lists horse requirements for regiments including 110 horses per regiment, 18 carts, 1 tram or tumbril, 30,000 soldiers at 700 per regiment, and detailed artillery needs with 60 cannon and 4 horses per piece. Also notes 400 pontoons, 50 baggage waggons, and 1000 additional horses for rest of train.
Vast War Preparations and Naval Movements Outline
Extensive figures detail horses waggons carriages and hospital needs for an anticipated campaign in America. Six thousand tons of flour and vast provisioning envisioned with rivers as supply lines. Commentary notes political opposition and recent naval engagements with Jamaica and Spain as context.
General Carleton and news of a Quebec skirmish
The piece notes General Carleton’s habit of being wounded in battles, praising his intrepidity in danger. It critiques the Gazette’s silence on the Quebec skirmish and suggests government fear of counter-claims, hinting at political tension and a possible fresh election for Chamberlain due to a City Court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton
Quebec
Friends of Ministry
Chamberlain
Ste
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My Lord
Oc Tavo
Great Britain
Hesle, Pouffin, &c
Burtington House
T Lowndes
Charles Owen
Jackson
London
Ericram
Sisnow
Shaftesbury
Parliament House
Postscript
Flanders
Germany
Goda
É&C
Leas
Howard
Norrow
Enelith
Cuddy
Folgard
John
Duke of Manchester
Duchess of Richmond
Portsmouth
Flora
Guard
Salcomb
Hornett
Cooper
Waterford
Lord North Transport
Hadney
Cork
Montague
Walteres
Plymouth
Pegham
Snudden
St. Malo
Cumberland
Swan
Sundesland
Wasp
St. Sepulchre’s
Bath
Miss Allgood
Launcelot Allgood
Nunwich
Northumberland
Langholm
Shire
Dumfries
John Mouat
Yeerday
Thomas. Roberts
Pervicemaker
Edinburgh
William Gilchaist
York
Nunnington
Ness
Rye
Richard Prowde
Hovingham
Eutrapelus
West India
Meen End
South Sea
Ditto Consol
RBI
Ditta
Consol
Pr. Navy
Horfes
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