Englishman objects to taxing power seized by three commissioners
An Englishman argues that Parliament has granted extraordinary authority to fix duties on vellum parchment and paper used by colonial subjects in America. He contends such power concentrates taxation in three commissioners, violates rights and liberties, and should be repealed. He warns colonists would act similarly if faced with unjust laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
Great Britain
Butrles
Nicoll’s
St. Paul’s Church Yard
Meff
Becket Ad de Hondt
Mr. Iindley
An Objection to French Embassy Authentications
A London Evening Post reader criticizes a French Embassy notice that only Messis Bennet and Ogien can authenticate writings for abroad. The writer argues the move favors French interests, undermines English commerce, and challenges liberty. The piece praises two recommended gentlemen and thanks readers while urging orderly submissions through Almon in Piccadilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messis
Benjamin Bennet
Abraham Ogien
Anaion
France
Paris
le Duc de N
English Notaries Unite To Defend Trade Share
The letter appeals to English Notaries to act with spirit against a French business exclusion. It urges joint effort to present the case to Patriot Ministers, hoping for hearty concurrence and assistance. The advocate signs as a humble servant seeking justice in 1766.
Intriguing European Dispatches From London to Paris
Reports from London note Irish and British figures praising Dr Lucas in Dublin amid diverse professions in Guildford elections. Extras from Warsaw, Rome, Paris, Vienna. Papal health scare resolved. Saxony churchsmen, Belgian issues, and Bristish aims in North America. Shipping, theatre listings, and local incidents summarized with multiple foreign notices.
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London
Guildford
Teast
Wilkes and
Liberty
Dublin
Charles Lucas
Rome
Rezzonico
Torreggiani
Holy Father
Tuscany
Florence
Clement of
Saxony
Freisingen
Naples
Paris
Dauphiness
Christina of Saxony
France
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London Evening Post
LoNpDon Evening Post
Mr. Almon
Burlington Poel
Piccadilly
M. de la Chalotais
de Caradelc
Cordeliers
Rennes
St. Malo
Fiorm Brussels
Austrian Netherlands
Vienna
Madi
New Providence
Hispaniola
Surinam
Charles Bridges Rodney
Cape St. Vincent’s
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
North America
Tripoly
David Hume
Lord Hertford
Stewart
Manwaring
Maisham-iree
Westminster
St. James’s Park
Sir John Fielding
Lewes
New England
Pottern
Tower- Hill
Dunkirk
Jamaica
Calais
Italy
Portugal
Streights
William
Glafton
Leven
Isabella
Maitland
Nancy
Wood
Ely
Leith
Deal
Fan
Downs
Drury-Lane
Merope
Dorilas
de Shepherd
Cautherly
Miors Bank
India
South Sea
Cr.Bk Red
St. Jamess’s
Ditto India
Navy
Ditta India
Tony Ann
Whitechapel
Wates-et-Lenden Pridge
George of
Hound, Co
Church of
Corderius
William Willymot
L.L. D
King’s College
Cambridge
Longman
T. Phadrus
Charles Hoole
M.A. G
W. Turner
Free Grammar School
Colchester
Thompson, E. A, P
Bar Dana
Hint
Bar Ana
N.B. Ie
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