Fragmented Reflections on Howe and the American War
The fragmentary manuscript critiques Lord Howe and Sir William Howe's war measures, noting discrepancies between reported British casualties and seeming American resilience. It questions a planned forward move, urges restraint, and condemns ministerial tactics, taxes, and attempts to rally Scottish and Tory support while urging American peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Howe
Lfis
Roebuck
Neamsen
William Howe
America
Howe
Joyne Meinions
Burgoyne
Washington
Noah
ePenn
Public dispute over American independence urged and warned
A letter condemns British policy toward America and calls for a total change of ministers. It argues Americans will not treat with Britain until fundamental measures shift, warning that public virtue requires vengeance for delinquencies and urging strong stand against mediating talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratner
France
Spain
Feas
America
Queen's birthday fashions observed at St James's
On the Queen's birthday in London, country ladies learned fashions from the London Evening Post. Gentlemen wore plain cloths. older ladies favored mouse colour gowns with fur trim. younger women wore plain fattins with gauze and artificial flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s
London
Postscript on City Resolve and War Profiteers
A clashing postscript laments city action and war profiteering. It rails at Harley and Eldale, notes armed stores and clothing, mocks taxes from America, predicts petitions to the throne, and argues Britain risks losing liberty and wealth to France without united effort. It recalls Arnold Burgoyne and Marlborough as contrasts to current civic fealty and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Barpoyne
Eldaile
England
America
Gimé
France
Thut -Coatts
Ras Raceuilegare
Arnold
Otméd
Burgoyne
Carrenes
Great Marlborough
Eirope
London political alarm over new regiments and royal powers
London reports warn Parliament must authorize or oppose new regiments as a king’s unilateral actions threaten liberties. The piece cites Fraser Burgoyne retreat plans, financial schemes for soldiers, and public anxieties about ministry changes, depopulation in Scotland, and revenue fears amid wartime strain. It also notes specific military moves, appointments, and local incidents in Deal, Kibworth Harcourt, and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Argyle
Scotland
Great Britain
Fraser
Burgoyne
Albany
Clinton
Fort Montgomery
Howe
Joan
Harvey
Philadelphia
Quinter
Philadelphi
London
America
Davidfr
New
Lloyds
Defeats cited as deterred conquest and ministerial betrayal
The speaker condemns ministers as incapable and deceitful, urges removal of the current Junto, warns of inevitable destruction if negotiation with North Mansfield Germaine or Sandwich fails, and calls upon Chatham Camden Chafton Sherburne Richmond and Minority Members to save the nation by rising to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celles
Mniles
Peri Sentael Tojshink
North
Mansfield
Germaine
Sandwich
Chatham
Camden
Chafton
Sherburne
Richmond
The Battle of Hastings at Drury Lane plus Daphne and Amintor
Theatre notices announce a new tragedy The Battle of Hastings at Theatre Royal Drury Lane with prologue by Mr Henderson and epilogue by Miss Younge. Also on the same day Theatre Royal Covent Garden will present The Beggar's Opera with The Minor added and on Monday the Tragedy of Percy is slated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Hastings
Mr. Henderson
Miss Younge
Daphne
Amintor
Covent Garden
Percy
Stock Prices Reported for Bank and Annuities
Prices of stocks list Bank Stock India and Old Annuities alongside New Annuities with figures such as 155 and mentions of South Sea ditto and other ditto entries. The fragment suggests a market summary or financial listing from a historic newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Stock
India
South Sea
Complex quoted financial rates from early 19th century notes
Fragmentary OCR of financial market items shows several fixed income instruments and bonds with varied per cent rates. Mentions India Annuities, Navy and Victualling bills, and several 4 per cent and 7 1/4 per cent strands. Ambiguous dates and terms hinder precise interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
London Evening Post
Britannia
Mrs. Barny
Alfred
LES
Mr. Miler
Hoare
Shild
Amyand
Long
Stuart
George
Charles
His Majesty
S. Postmasters General
Thomas. Garnham
Thetford
Norfolk
Manning
Sanderson
Newark
Deal
Downa
Squirrel
Hawke
Trident
Potts
Sally
Tait
Jamaica
Williar
Amity
Smart
Windat
Elizabeth Johnson
Elizabeth
Kibworth- Harcourt
Leicester
Edinburgh
Taylor
Bruge
Kennet
Oo Ng Bo
North Country
Cambridge
Fai
Trinity College
St. John’s
St. Peter’s
Clare Hall
Pembroke Hall
Corpus Christi
Caius
Queen’s College
Christ
Magdalen
Emanuel
Sidney
Catherine Hall
Mr. Dickinson
Dublin
Charles Chadwick
Sheffield
Yorkshire
Marquis of Rockingham
Tinsley
Tauoo
Lang
Ireland
N.umber
I. PO
G. Kearnley
Magiz
MitchiKeatfiy
John Mortimer
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