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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 21, 1777
Page
4
The letter argues that British forces in America face brutal winter conditions and high disease mortality. It estimates 32,000 at start, 22,000 at end, with one third likely to die, leaving about 15,660 for spring action and suggesting a reinforcement of nearly 20,000 to renew strength for next campaign.
An 18th century verse fragment laments winter war and calls for reconciliation. The speaker pleads to end armed conflict, restore friendship, and honor immortal fame through liberty. Britannia is invoked, urging peace, shared sorrow, and a pledge to heal frayed ties as readers contemplate humane virtue. Written under the signature Cumbrienis.
An 18th century critique praises Lord Chatham for avoiding prosecutions against libel, preferring quick corrections to protect government credit and save public funds. It contrasts this stance with weak Ministers who fear dissent, citing Walpole era incidents where printers were advised to deny false anecdotes and publish corrections in successive papers.
A fragmentary lament or mock ode voice references London figures and a peer’s promise. The piece mockingly notes compliments to the Mayor and hints at future feats. It mentions a gentry style audience and playful dealings with authority. The text is stylistic and elliptical.
A notice announces the January issue of The Young Gentleman’s Magazine to be published in Fleet Street London. It promotes a monthly pamphlet for youth combining science virtue and taste with moral examples and elegant arts criticism. Correspondents are invited to address G Kearfly at No 46 Fleet Street.
Postscript discusses an 18th century expedition aiming to seize a harbour in Rhode Island for wintering a fleet. Newport is praised as a nonfreezing harbour. It notes General Howe expected no opposition, leading to a large force that retreated when faced with stronger arms, while recounting shifts in loyalties between Whig and Tory eras and the persecution of Americans under later reigns.
Extracts discuss support for Royal efforts in North America with Pennsylvanian seamen, naval moves to Louisbourg, and Bristol Portsmouth reports. Notes on privates and ships, a general day of thanks, and public opinion on newspapers. Also mentions a Somersetshire tragedy, Irish suitors, press gangs, and local notices and obituaries.
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