London Evening Post letters on promotions and officers
Correspondents discuss the Gazette promotion system and its history. General Speicht and Lord G. B. are cited regarding the publication of promotions and the fate of Mrs M Crea. General R. defends a shift in punishment policy after a savage murder, amid controversy over motives and honor among copper counterance allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
B. Wathe
Speicht
Council of War
Lor
Howe
Brandreine
G.G
Caldwall
England
Wilson
Walbrook
Westminster
Catherine Macaulay
Robert Walpole
A. Bath
R. Crattwell
London
C. Dilly
J. Robson and Co
New Bond Street
T. Cadell
Strand
J. Walker
Charing Cross
N. B
Mei. Dilly
J. Bodell
Cheapside
Faithful Protestant Address on Independence and Duty
A dated yet unsent letter discusses Congress, independence, and the proper role of ministers amid British pressure. The writer defends obedience to Congress, rejects unconditional reconciliation, and argues independence best secures liberty and peace for the American cause. He asserts readiness to wield his sword for his country and questions Britain’s offers without reciprocal assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates
Sotonge
Congress
América
France
Franklin
Ggaklin
Great Britain
America
Bae
Burgoyne
William Howe
Philadelphia
Sy Sears
Hay
Beset by Subscription Foes Opposition at Norfolk Meeting
Norwich reports a sparsely attended meeting supporting constitutional authority and funding for an army independent of parliament. Local gentry denounced the plan, issued a protest, and pledged to oppose the subscriptions as illegal. The Duke of Richmond praised. naval and military appointments noted. Queenstown and Deal summaries included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Great Britain
Ordnance
Mr. Coke
Edward Affley
H. Harbord
City of
Windhatm
Duke of Ricu Mono
Parker
Admiral Gambier
East Indies
Robert Stuart
Athol Highlanders
Wales
Picton
Gibraltar
Malcolm Ramsay
Glafzow Regiment of Foot
Quin
Charles the
Europe
England
Charles
Cork
Thetis
London
Cape
Wimore
New-York
Gates
Deal
Fan
Ma ‘Jesty
Martin
Blagrave
Campbell
Jamaica
Port Antonio
M‘cullock
Antigua
Charlote
Power
Corke
Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
Hastings
Mr. Henderson
King Lear
British offer to Newfoundland fishery and Dunkirk accord
The mail from Holland and France reports Britain offering terms on the Newfoundland fishery and inviting English commissaries from Dunkirk, contingent on the British court avoiding conventions with the Americans or direct aid. The report notes this claim lacks full authentication. It also mentions royal news, Bavarian succession talks, and stock prices and bonds in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Great Britain
Newfoundland
Dunkirk
D’ Artois
Duke of
Berry
Cologn
Manheim
Bavaria
Munich
Upper Palatinate
House of Austria
France
Saxony
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London Evening Post
Shylock
Sir Archy
Mayesy
Archy
Carmarthenshire
Red Lion
Sauwe Fabiede
Conan
Carmarthen
John Garnons
Rhiw-Goch
Jehan Lewes
John Davies
Lewis
J. Rew
Paterw
Virg
Ares
Postscript
Eee
Washington
Jacop Ductiz
Holland
Bank Stock
India
South Sea
Dino
Egy
Tyhally
Ditto
Consol
Oye
Navy
Seip
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