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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 30, 1776
Page
4
A London Evening Post reader writes from 1776 urging West India petition support, warns that fierce Atlantic events affect trade, and notes a four percent Jamaica insurance premium rise. He critiques policy, economics, and colonial governance while urging awareness among merchants.
A London Evening Post excerpt argues that measures against the colonies are impolitic and that government should continue them to turn arbitrary into lawful policy. It condemns opposition as faction and draws comparisons to historical invasions of America and Canada. The piece critiques ministers, calls for continued action, and laments colonial wealth loss while warning against liberal Whig reforms.
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post condemns harsh treatment of Regulars held by Congress and mocks ministerial reports about sending Colonel Allen and others to America. It argues the prisoners fought for liberty, cites widespread support for their cause, and predicts eventual retribution for the cruelty toward Provincials.
A satirical couplet decries political arrogance and moral decay. The speaker laments that vicious rulers harden their hearts, seal themselves from truth, and parade their errors as they walk into confusion and ruin.
An American arrival reports high regard for Lord Chatham in America, and rumors about Lord Pitt’s treatment, with officers in Hyde Park training rifle skills as the war talk continues. The column notes distress in Ireland over taxes, ship news, weather, and various local misfortunes, including deaths, robberies, and a Boston marriage.
Prices listed for Bank Stock ry2 ar 8.5 and India stock 164.5, South Sea identical, Old Annuities 4.5 5/8, New Annuities 4.5 7/8. 3 percent Bank Annuities 86.75 to 87.75, Consol 86.875 to 87.25, India Annuities 3.5 percent 1758 values, 7.75 to 8.375. 4 percent Consol 1762 at 7.25, India Bonds 59.5, Navy and Victualling Bulls 1.125, Long Annuities listed.
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