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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 11, 1766
Page
3
Fragmentary notices report the death of Reverend Mr. F Franetlon from last Saturday and other obituaries including Ms. Laney and Phillip Bedie. The legible fragment mentions Nor and Ditchinghams, with scattered parish names and ages missing or garbled.
A London town meeting at Southwark Town Hall, with Sir Joseph Mawley and Henry Tivale present, urges MPs to halt grain exports to relieve rising prices and famine pressure. Reports note other local events, naval movements, colonial news, and town notices.
Mercator urges relief as American trade collapse harms manufacturers and workers causing parish burdens. Honestus laments hardship, high prices, taxes, and dearth of work in Birmingham, warning of unrest and self interested officials eclipsing public good.
A speaker argues against Britain using force in America and urges prudent measures to preserve trade. He contends force would harm Britain’s trade and colonies, while wise steps could remove grievances and restore commerce for the country. Pro Patria emphasizes liberty and prudent policy over coercion.
A writer praises a London Evening Post report on improving the inferior clergy and urges an inside stop on clergy entrolling farms. The letter asks for a law limiting clergy to rent only enough land for family needs and for strong penalties for clergy who profit by selling grain or cattle from glebe lands.
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