Debated Officer Calls for War and Its Costs on America
A London Postscript letter criticizes an officer who urges brutal action against American colonists. It contrasts war’s economic ruin with commerce’s need for trust, warns of famine at home, and argues Britain cannot conqueringly subdue a free, populous America without wrecking itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechiges
Felo de Fe
Narional Bonour
Frade
America
Great Britain
Paris
Madrid
Atlantic
Britain
Europe
Guarda Costa
Bute
Judas Icariot
India
Ereland
Congress
Ralph
Political turmoil over American colonies and ministerial policy
London reports heated opposition to Parliament’s acts toward American colonies. Correspondents warn of ruin to trade, West Indies, and public funds if coercive measures persist. Notices include troop movements to Boston, desertions, proxy critique, and local crimes with stock market figures and deaths.
Pro and Cure Voters Eligible Prize in Parliament
To GUINEAS will be given for the FIRST CORRECT LIST of the PRO and Cure VOTERS in both HOUSES upon every Important QUESTION within Three Days after its decision Apply to Mr. Almon opposite Burlington House Piccadilly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brapshaw
Homer
Lexiphane
Erie
Lateradar
Nabobs
Jusice
Lord Chatham
House of Commons
Charles Dundas
Lawrence Dundas, Bart
Richmond
Yorkshire
Thomas Dundas
Willedge
Marybone
Joshua Dixon, Esq
Leeds
Almon
Burlington House
Piccacilly
Appeal to the Justice and Interest of the People of Great Britain
An Old Member of Parliament presents an appeal addressing present disputes with Ancient by the author’s description. The second edition is corrected and offered at sixpence sixpence per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Anciidt
Theatre Royal
Covert Garden
Mia S
G. Kearly
Serieans
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Postscript
London Evening Post
London
Gage
Mackay
Howe
North America
17Th Regiment of
Hight Dragoons
Preston
Boston
Corke
Elliot
Lord Suffolk
Taft
House of Lords
Pluto
Duke of Gloucester
Italy
South Sea
Fhur
Ditto
Prem
Price
Lord M
J. Almon
Darlington-Healy
Piccadilly
F. Almon
Oppore
Burlington-Houf
Fort William
Bengal
Phecadiffy
J. Bew
Count DE Guines
J. Baw
Paternetter-rowy
Meff Brothertuin
Sewell
Cornhill
Wm. Chambers
Elozie
Picadilly
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