Letter defending Sir Edward H as worthy officer in 1770
A reader letter defends Sir Edward H against calumny in the London Evening Post. The writer praises his promotion and loyalty to Britain, rebuts accusations of disloyalty to old allies, and cites Lieutenant Bennet and other officers as examples of merit and rightful appointments. The piece closes with loyalist protestations regarding parliamentary authority and constitutional rights.
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Edw
Manifer
Edward
Great Britain
Printer
Bennet
Thomas Bennet
Portsea
Fan
London Evening Post
Gloucester
London
Movarien
House of ‘Commons
Middlesex
John Wilkes
Parliament
Commons of England
House of Representatives
England
House of Parliament
House of Commons
Estates
Europe
Belzebue in Council Promises Liberty to Oppressors
A London Evening Post excerpt laments conspirators urging subversion of rights under the guise of liberty. It condemns the plot to incite discord, undermine parliamentary safeguards, and install a corrupt governance while satirizing aldermen and officials.
Catechism Explanations and Church Texts for Sale
Long list of religious books and catechism explanations offered by John Rivington in St Paul’s Church Yard. Includes Wake’s Principles of Christian Religion Explanation and Welch editions. Prices range from 6d to 28s a hundred, with references to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and sales to their members.
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Lliam Wake
Canterbury
John Rivington
Bible and Crown
St. Paul's Church-yard
Kenn
Mr. Lewis
Welch
Society For Promoting
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