Eyewitness critique of Parliament’s tea tax folly
Yerkp editor argues Parliament repeats imposts on America, condemning Grenville and successors for impotent measures. He claims the tea tax would raise only two thousand pounds after costs and warns of rebellion, Bolton leagues, and Charlestown forts as evidence of deepening conflict. The piece laments excessive zeal, urging reconsideration of taxation power and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George Grenville
Eatt-India Company
Aris
Bolton
Defiance
Charles Town
South Carolina
East India Company Court Notice on Appointment Proposal
The Court of Directors of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies announce a General Court at their House Leadenhall Street on Tuesday next the st of February from eleven oclock to fix in the evening. They propose to ballot for the following: That Colonel Robert Gordon be appointed Commander in Chief of the Forces at the Bombay Presidency, by rescinding the late appointment of Colonel Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Company of Merchants
Lingland
East Indies
Jaid Company
Ieir Howse
Leadenbail-street
Court of Directors
Robert Gordon
Presidency of Bombay
Stuart
Sky
Harris
Campbell
Stread
Ensay
Rowdell
King’s Theatre
Haymarket
Pudding-lane
Eggs
Sarah West
Great James-street
Bedord-row
Juns Villard
Edinburgh
High Court of Justiciary
Clal
Mareret
Agnes Adais
Janes M‘intyre
Glasgow
Dr. Monro
Privy Council inquiry over Hutchinson amid colonial tea crisis
Postscript notes a Privy Council inquiry into Governor Hutchinson prompted by Dr. Franklin’s petition from New England. It highlights American unity against tea duties, the Boston Tea Party, and colonial resolve to reject tea, with warnings about broader imperial risk and potential bankruptcy for British merchants if force is used. The report also mentions Russian troop movements toward Petersburg and the retreat of Count de Romanzow’s forces.
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Benjamin Franklin
House of Assembly of
New England
House of Assembly
Petiton
Privy Council
Dr. Franklin
Hutchinson
Franklin
Syijeant Glynn
Dunning
Whately
Wedderburn
America
Great Britain
Junto
England
Boston
Carolina
Fiip
London
Charles Town
Intelligence from Hobland on Russian movements and Danube fate
Mail from Hobland reports two lariats bringing news of a Russian victory over Ruthans in Georgias and a defeat near Tourakan. After many falsehoods, it is claimed the Ruffians have repulsed the Danube and wintered on this side of the river.
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Hobland
Confantinesse
Axszke
Georgias
Tourakan
Warsaw
Danube
Court debates over Bombay commander change at Leadenhall
A General Court of the Proprietors of East India Stock at Leadenhall Street debated whether Colonel Robert Gordon should be replaced by Col Stuart as commander in chief of forces at Bombay. Speeches for Gordon contrasted discipline under Gordon with Stuart’s experience, while directors and governors cited evidences and papers. The vote was postponed to a general ballot, with proceedings continuing late into the night and a Tuesday adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India Stock
Leadenhall-street
Mayne
Mayne, Being One of the Nine Who Called the General Court
Robert Gordon
Court of Directors
Col. Gordon
Committee of Proprietors
Col. Stuart
Kr. Wocahouse
Col
Stuart
Bombay
Gordon
Madrass
Madrass, &c, To Be Commanded By An Experienced Officer, Such As Col. Stuart
Funrise
Fukufione
Mr. Mackworth
Innis
Jefure
Mackworth
Hight
House of Commons
East India Company
Coote
Wedderburne
Col. Hamilton
Major Grant
Johnstone
Jants
Fitzgerald
D. of Richmond
Fitzgerald Gov. Johnstone
Me. Creighton
Woodhouse
Mr. Innis
Adair
C. &Fe Col
Hamilton
Prices of STOCKS at Two O Clock Display
Prices of stocks listed show Bank Stock India at 139 1/ at. Southera not quoted. Old Annuities 85 1 8. New Annuities 34 1 8 and 3 per cent. Bank Annuities down to 86 1/2. Conf 86 3 8ths a 1/2. India Annuities 80 rail 3 1/2 per cent. India Annuities 1758 at 87 1/8 2 8ths 4 6 cent. Contol 4742. Navy and Visualling Bills 15 8ths 3-4 08. Long Annuities 25 3 8ths a x 1/2.
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India
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Weill
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Banny Tole
Kee
Hants
CAL
Profetin
G. Kearfly
Ireland
Postscript
Jaffy
Prince Dolgorucki
Petersburgh
Koldavia
Count de Romanzow
Bibikow
Dublin
Portmouth
Fan
Blaney
Lewis
Waterford
Providence
Mourant
Southampton
Endeavour
Harrison
Sunderland
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