Points on Taxation and Representation in Britain
The text debates whether the British legislature can tax Americans without direct representation. It argues British tax payers are taxed by their own government and questions if acts like the stamp act or tea act apply to Britain. It asks if Scotland faced taxes before joining Parliament and urges clear answers from notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Commons
Scoland
Bate
Mansfield
North
Shebbeare
Johnston
Ministers consider vast land and sea force to face York and Birmingham
A London Evening Post report cites a politician claiming the ministry plans a large expedition by land and sea to compel York and Birmingham to compensate the public for coin diminutions. The note warns that innocent people may suffer if true. It references Mr. Chamberlain's evidence to the House of Commons and notes treason charges amid perceived government overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Birmingham
Boltonians
The Old Falcon’d Farmer Urges Law Reform for Hungry Poor
A letter from The Old Falcon’d Farmer to John Fielding in Coventry pleads against enclosing and pasture conversion. It argues landowners starve the poor, warns of theft and debt, and urges restoring old practices to prevent famine, urging Parliament to act before corn runs short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
Thrath
Falbon
Fragmentary 19th Century Prohibition Rhetoric
A garbled excerpt argues against importation and urges aggressive action to defend corn supplies. The fragment suggests collective resistance, threatening consequences if import restrictions are not promptly enforced, reflecting era debates over trade and agriculture.
Poetic Delays and Court News From 18th Century Gossip
A fragmented letter from Stella in London to Lavinia in the country blends playful verse with social observation on fashion gossip marriages and court life. The postscript adds Paris and royal news including a claimed treaty forgery and court promotions amid ongoing political bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stella
Lavinia
London News 1778 Pension Lists and North Carolina Memoir
A late 1778London notice reports pensions rising amid royal expense while North Carolina citizens pledge patriotism by boycotting tea and cloth. The letter from Edenton highlights local women joining the cause, and Burke’s speech is cited on ministry policy. Other items note canal plans, political jests, and stock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Half-Indies
Badlat
Thornton
East-Indies
Lod Clare
Smyrna
Horace
Sobjeé
Dr. Becket
Éren
Curzon
Scarf@ale
Harry Harpur
Bart
County of
Derby
Great Britain
Katzeburgh
Mollen
Wakenitz
Trave
Steckenitz
Lillenburgh
Elbe
Baltic
Foz
Segnitz
James Perry
Beadsworth
Yorkshire
Duckington
Chehire
Owen Cletton
Elys
George Davy
Donne
Cartle Yard
Holborn
Leeds Manufacturers Deny Public Letter Misrepresentation
In Leeds inhabitants dispute a Telegraph account of a letter read by Mr Barclay about manufacturer distress from non importation. They deny sending any public letter and demand proof of authority for the claim, seeking publication of the letter’s content and who authored it. Signatories include Jivn Blayd Mayor and multiple town tradesmen and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Leeds
King's Arms-Tavern
Barclay
Fragmentary royal reception note from conty era
Fragmentary OCR mentions a royal audience in Conty with Maman and errant remonstrances to the King. Edicts registered at Saint Bed of justice, counts charged to wait on the King to know when His Majesty would be pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phis Dep
Holland
Warsaw
Constantinople
House of Austria
Porte
Wallachia
Paris
d’Artois
M. de la Chalotais
France
Duke de Choiseul
Duke of
Aiguillon
Prince de Beauvau
Prince de Tingry
Monsieur
Count d’Artois
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Evening Polk
John Fielding
Liavy
Strephon
Postscript
Lord Lanesborough
Pson
Geo. Macartney
Hely Hutchinson
John Blaquiere
Godfrey Lill
Bradhin
T. Cradshaw
Lord Lyttelton
Lord Clare
Flood
North Carolina
Edenton
Abigail Charlton
Johnstone Margaret Cathea
Anne Johnstone
Margaret Pearson
Penelope Dawson
Jean Blair Grate Clayton
Frances Hall
Mary Jones
Anne Ball
Rebecca Bondfield
Sarah Littlejohn
Penelope Barker
Elizabeth P. Ormond M. Payne
Elizabeth Johnston
Mary Bonner
Lydia Bonner
Sarah Howe
Lydia Bennet
Marion Wells
Anne’ Anderson
Sarah Mathews
Anne Haughton
Elizabeth Beafly
Mr. Preston
King’s Arms
House of Commons
Quebec
Forres
Whitehall
Wilkes
Westminster Hall
E. Burke
Jeffon
Mary Blownt Efteabeth Cr
Elizabeth Pacrerson Janse Wellwood
Marry Woolard
Sarah Beasley Sasannah Vail
Elizabeth Vail
Mary Creacy
Mary Creacy Rath Benbury
Sarah Howcott
Sarah Hoskins
Mary Littledle
Sarah Valentine Eizabeth Crickett
Elizabeth Green
Mary Ramsay Anne Hornidlow
Mary Hunter Trefia Cunningham
Elizabeth Roberts
India
South Sea
Bea Js
M. Navy Aa
Crl
Tong Annurties &Iut
Jivn Blayd
Aie
Wilks
Kirshaw
D.D
Ficer
Thomas Medhurft
Fibn
The
Wormald and Fountaine
Richard Catton
Wm. Dawfor
Tho Cokson
James Maude
Foln Shepley
Richard Lee
Fobu Smith
Londin Tavern
Alderman Crosby
Peefiag
Als Yon
Losrun
Seciety
Erass Crosuy
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