Descriptive Letter on Canada War and British Morale
A Londish Evening letter discusses the Canadian conflict, Quebec’s siege, and British troops' fatigue. It notes rebel advances, Canadian and Provincials hostility, plundered ships, and desertion, urging new measures and public accountability to end oppressive colonial policies. It references Booker's Hill, Fort Chambide, and Montreal amid calls for stronger leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bun’ Ke's
Canada
Fort Cham
St. Joby
Montreal
Quebecs
America
Aftins
Amibush
Booker’s Hill
Address on Carlisle politics and royal insult critique
An angry defense accuses a Carlisle address of insulting Majesty and deceiving the Ministry. It laments the unsigned city list and mocks the signatories, calling for an official City acknowledgment to avert further public mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane
Carlisle
Carlile
James Locheier
Hill
Gazette
Winter Scene in the London Evening Pest
The poem laments an inclement season as bare trees and frosty meadows transform the land. Peasant toil, dairy work, and chilly misadventures of seals of modesty unfold while villagers seek warmth by embers. The speaker hopes for safe, quiet retreat with a loved one, free from hardship and turmoil.
Public Ledger Critique of Mercy for Perréau In 1776
Postscript argues for mercy toward Perréau, challenging the notion that justice should condemn without decisive proof. The writer doubts forgery claims, contends the accused may be innocent, and questions motives of others involved while reflecting on humanity and prudence in a scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Ledger
Robert Perréau
Mr. Adair
Mr. Drummond
Bank of England discounts raise alarm in commerce
London reports warn that the Bank of England has discounted vast government paper, risking increased money in circulation and doubt about government credit. The correspondent blames ministry policy, notes heavy depredations in trade, and cites distress among merchants as fleets and prices face winter risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Bank ‘of England
Vic
Arnold
Earl Sandwich
Lord North
Mr. Rigby
Colonel Grant
Prices of STOCKS at Taps o' Clock
Prices of stocks listed with Bank Stock at 142, India and South Sea entries, Old and New Annuities, 4 per Cent Bank Annuities reduced to 7 1-8 then gth, Conf. shut at 87 1-half and 6-Sths ex div, 1726 and 1751 thut, India Annuities 3 Y-half per cert, 1758 shut 4 per cent Confcl. 1762, and Navy and Viduping Bills 1 18th, Long Annuities shut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
South Sea
Ditto
Prem
Navy
Pardon Sought for Coiner Robert Perreau in Court Plea
A citizen argues against capital punishment for the accused coiner Robert Perreau. He urges mercy, noting the harm to an innocent family and the possibility of pardon, while lamenting the harsh penalties of the law and calling for restraint in executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Perctau
Newgate
Robert Perreau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pulte
MG. Bille
Cory
Boston
City
Gobich
London Evening Pott
Efgs
Lord N
London Evening Pest
Pott. E P.I
Tuosias Weston
Drury-Lane Theatre
Postscript
London
Asia
Carleton
Martin
Campbell
Lord Dunmore
Heaven
Ireland
Falmouth
Lord Germaine
New England
Bremen
Dantzick, &c
Greenwich
Canterbury
Dover
Carlisle Hotse
N. B
Abingdon Street
Westminster
Mary Ann Bunce
James Bunce
Kemfing
Kent
Farnborough
Farnborough Hill
Oxford
Chester Mail
Birmingham
Wolverhampton
Les
Illage
Ty Davies
J. Be
Walker
Charing-Cross
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