Battle near King Street and New York dispatches recount losses
A December New York dispatch describes Colonel James Delaney's refugee cavalry under Captain Samuel King engaging rebels near King Street. Captain Kipp's party suffers casualties including a fallen horse, and Lt. Col. Holmes earns praise for bravery. Subsequent reports note reinforcement movements, redoubts built across the Neck, convoys and ships in Charles Town, and Bristol's petition against ongoing war.
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New-York
James
Delaney
Samuel King
King- Ytreet
Sacket
Mosher
Kipp
God
Holmes
Swallow
Warfen
Charles Town
South Carolina
Major Craig
North Carolina
Leslie
Athley
Cooper River
Santa Monica
la Fortune
Florda
Solebay
England
Lord Mulgrave
Virginia
New York
His Majesty
Gg Co
Rhode Iland
Cadiz
Philadelphia
Triumph
Strout
Speech of Joseph Aporder in Brih.t 2: du fday
Speech condemns ministry and urges unity beyond Whigs or Tories. Speaker argues for capable leaders, criticizes ministers for negligence, cites West India merchants petition, and references Fox enquiries into naval failures and strategic information across 1781 1783 with multiple officers and ships involved.
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Joseph
APORD
the Guild
Brih
du Fday
Bonedes
Mos
America
Great Britain
Excerpt from a New York letter 1781 on Charles Town and French policy
From New York Dec 5 1781 reports fear for Charles Town South Carolina similar to York Town Virginia warnings that victory by Britain will harm Americans and that the French act as a cat's paw. Note on French colours on forts and suppression of American conventicles in Boston and Philadelphia. Also mentions Duc de Crillon anecdote and Dublin volunteers encamping in Ireland with 5000 to 16000 men preparing camp discipline and spring marches.
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Charles J.fox
M.jetty
Texel
Admiralty
Admiral Darby
Spithead
Stephens
Ireland
Geo. Riney
Monsieur de Grasse
West Indies
Plymouth
Yortmouth
Downs
Darby
Mar
S. Attach
Gorge Rodney
Thim
Hotham
England
Saint Euclacius
Datby
Torbay
Stephers
Parker
Dogger Bank
Mr. Stephens
Adm. Kempenfelt
Admirakty
Jsee
Sam. Hood
Monsieur de Grasle
Hood
Alfo
Island of
Jersey
Reisons
New York
Charles Town
South Carolina
York Town
Virginia
America
Great Britain
France
Boston
Philadelphia
Pduc de Crillon
Henry, III
Murray
Montesquieu
Duc de Guise
Dublin
British Unity and Reform Speech amid Colonial Tensions
A speaker defends loyalty to Britain while urging united reform to protect the empire. He argues Americans and Britons share interests, rejects republican labels, and pleads for candid self-critique and collective action to mitigate Crown influence and restore national standing. He warns evils from excess must be faced without delay.
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Great Britain
Amelia
America
House of Cotn Rons
Baronet Accused of Large Theft By Friend
A report notes a Baronet alleged robbed of a large sum by a close associate. Sir Gerard Vaneth, Dubiwich MP for Suffolk, famed as a wealthy commoner, is linked to the case. The alleged perpetrator is a Mr. T who employed a near neighbour to Sir Gerard and received various favors as proof of friendship.
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Corporation of Bristoll
House of Commons
America
Guildhall
St. James’s
R. Willams
John, Noble
Joseph Harford
Joan Noble
Rowland Williams
Harford
Wright
Ladiard
Case of Commons
Henry Craver
Elgstie
Gerard Vaneth
Dubiwich
Suffolk
Gerand
Ion
A House Theft and a Generous Conscience in Distress
A tale from a late report describes Sir Gerard’s trusted servant plotting to steal from the dressing-room, seized by the steward and another, yet Sir Gerard pardons him, citing a noble motive to relieve his distressed companion. Mentioned are monetary losses, a wedding fortune, and social notice in the parish.
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Pany
Gerard
Flo
Mr. T
Mr. H
London Guildhall notices of tradesmen and clerks
A fragmented list from a London newspaper shows tradesmen and clerks with addresses in Trinity Lane Prescot Street Goodman's Fields and other areas. Names include Wm London Benj Byatt Samuel Pohl Richard Rapley and Wm Brown with varied trades such as carpenter merchant printer coachmaker and cheesemonger. Dates February to March mark guildhall notices with locations in London Middlesex and Norfolk.
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Boan K
London
Trinity-lane
Carpenter
Guildhall
Atorney
Carter
Prescot-street
Goodman’s-fields
Benj. Byatt
Savage-gardens
sTerchant
Anse
Me. Walton
Girdters-hall
Baungha'f-streee
Samuel Pohl
Maddocks- “Streee
St. George
Harover
Squars
Hab Rdather
Guildtrail
Middlesex
Mr. Alatidge
Craven-street
Strada
Wm. Brown
Samuel Ingold
Thomas Ball
Aleddigare-Street
Guildwall
Thomas
Walbrook
Ohn Raine
Shug Lane
St. James
Wetnintter Middlesex
Hatch
Reckety No
Princees-fteet
Leicester-fields
Wacey Dunham
Sedgeford
Norfolk
Iuildhall
King's-Lynn
Attornies
Rebere
King’s-Lynn
Brograve and Lyon
Cray
Marcus
Skipton
Ator
Pho
Tindal
Skiprom
Roger Rogerson
Warrington
Lancashire
Eons Monger
Ceonie-Inn
Warshinton
Kerloot
Warriptor
Robert’French
Bre
Uppingham Acantan
Ferivener
Guildhell
Condon
Age Tornygs
Meirs
Holt and
Rafat George
al Niegled
Syultarhilds
Elk Growstter
Ben Ee Suuldhall
Barry Genings
Rhider
Lifer
Maiths
Gaildash
Tibitay” Wywre
Oxford
Gabe Baaiuel
Watford
Shumate
Pathetparty
Chelfar
Seine
Fiat
Audifon
Aston
Ames Chaver
Chetry
Iteendotrd
Teel
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the New-York Gazette
Mr. Pretten
Queen’s College, Oxford
Hyde
Thomas Hyde
Cama Bridge
Oahiterwally
William Barton
George and Vulturr Favern
Cormhill
Angel-court
Throginortoh- Streety
James Waltot
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