Prohibition Act Threatens West India Trade Collapse
The writer argues the Prohibitory Act harms sugar islands by cutting North American trade for lumber provisions and rum. A new market is needed to pay for imports, or many sugar plantations will fail, harming Britain’s overall commerce and exchange. The piece cites economic links between Caribbean plantations, North America, and British merchants.
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Congress
Great Britain
Ireland
United Colonies
England
West India
North America
Islands
Great Lady and Reconciliation With America
The London Evening Post mocks a prominent lady’s efforts to reconcile with America. The piece accuses her of long concealed craft and argues her political stance is unfriendly to England. It warns friends against further public puffery and hints at undisclosed tricks behind her diplomacy.
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America
England
Printer of the London Evening Port. al quoted Fontenot order
The printer cited the written order of the late Duke of Cumberland from Fontenot and quoted the Dutch forces commander. The report highlights the attribution and the sourced quotation as part of the battle reportage.
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London
Duke of Cumberland
Fontenot
Declaratory Bill Aims to Restore Peace With America
Letter states a short bill will be introduced in Parliament to void offensive acts repugnant to God and the realm, restoring peace with the Colonies. It notes Howe’s defense, predicts Boston’s capture, and describes American privateers and British troop movements amid winter conditions and winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
K. William
Q. Mary
European Courts Report Lisbon Reply On Hostilities In America
Madrid December 18 Our Court demanded a clear answer from Lisbon about hostilities by Porta ports in America. The Court says the Faithful Majesty knew nothing, gave no orders to move subjects, and seeks friendship between crowns. Dispatches will suspend hostilities, hold accounts, and restore sites to the prior footing. Utrecht January 10 heavy snow delays foreign letters from Germany Italy and parts of France. English letters dated the 2nd have not arrived due to contrary winds.
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Madrid
Lisbon
America
Tris
Utrecht
Fan
Germany
Italy
France
England
London audience hears cries of distress in Boston siege
The lettered page recounts Howe and Graves clashing over relief efforts in Boston. Starvation, scarce provisions, and frost grip inhabitants as privateers seize ships near the harbor. Ministers and intelligence debates blur Quebec and St John’s news amid European diplomacy.
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General Howe
Admiral Graves
Boston
Bofda
England
Lofton
Halifax
Dorchester Neck
Botton Neck
Dorchester Point
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London Evening Post
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Boston Harbour
Cape Cod
Cape Anne
Jeffery’s Ledge
West Indies
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St. John’s
Tryon
Constantinople
Paris
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Robert Ainslie
New-York
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Lord Mansfield
Lord Bure
Europe
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Pitt
Lord Bute
Lord Mansfeld
Captain Allen
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London Association
Psrancz
Ethan Allen
Lord Cuatuam
Minden
Ange
Lord Chatham
Admiralty
N. E
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George Germaine
Faylor
24Th Regiment of Foot
Cornwallis
Gresham Committee
Royal Exchange
Portsmouth
N.E
Elizabeth
Prouting
Hayling
Lawford
Lee
Peters
Barbara
Rogers
Earl of Derby
Harbison
Marshall
Cork
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Thompson
Spithead
West County Post
Breadstreet Buildings
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Virginia
Temple
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Elqs
Middle Temple Society
Sawtall
North Cray
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Brass Crosby
Cockpi Royal
Westminster
Crutftenden and
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South Sea
Tove
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