Debate on America France peace and ministerial duplicity
A fragmented parliamentary fragment argues against making peace with France via American concessions. It asserts independence for America and urges destroying French naval power, warning that aligning with France would ruin Britain. The speaker condemns the ministry's tactics and pleads for a war posture to regain national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Amnerica
Keppel
Friends of Minifry
England
Public Advice on Independence and British Terms
1778 letter from Massachusetts urges continuation of the American War to expel British forces. It argues independence justified, warns against accepting British terms, and calls for immediate reinforcement of the army. Mentions Washington, France recognizing independence, and ongoing wartime measures and exchanges.
London letter from Brighthelmstone contains Paris traveler note
London report describes a letter dated Sunday evening from Brighthelmstone. It mentions a Dieppe packet arrival and a passenger who left Paris last Friday, noting an expected occurrence. The fragment hints at a remarkable passage but is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesterday
Brighthelmstone
Issuf
Dieppe
Paris
New Comedy Review Sparks Praise for Modern Poet
An unnamed critic extols a new comedy by a modern poet, drawing on Ovid and classical references. The piece notes bold scenes from Act I, with the Humane Society attempting to revive a hero, a coroner’s banquet, and a funeral procession. The review predicts strong reception for the writer’s marvellous entertainment and bathos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayes
Ovid
Phis
Troy
Humane Society
Sardella
Mrs Abington to Perform Six Nights at Theatre Royal Craw-street
Theatrical intelligence notes Mrs Abington has engaged for six nights at the Theatre Royal in Craw-street. She arrived from England and, by command of their Excellencies, made her appearance last Saturday in Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. Mr Lewis plays Benedict in his first appearance this season.
Stock Market Prices from Bank and Annuity Listings
Prices of stocks and bank annuities shown with various fractions and percentages. Entries include long and short annuities, government bonds, and duties on stock type listings. unclear OCR yields multiple figures and scattered terms such as Bank Stock, Navy Affairs, South Sea Stock, and various con sol figures.
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Pering
Frances
Port Egmont
Jim America
Independent Germators
Boston
Brethrih
Lord North
Great Britain
People of All America
Congress
Britain
Europe
Great
States of America
Washington
Tuin
Marcus Brutus
Manssachusetts Bay
Dean
Samuel Nicholson
Portmout
Lee
Echan Allen
Veslerdey
Hancock
William Phillips
John Pitts
Oliver Wendell
Caleb Davis
Ellis Gray
John Lowell
Nantz
Versailles
United States of America
Abd-An
Franklin
New-Haven
Benedict Arnold
Ahtedea
Jemmy
Navy
East India
Paif
Lester
Evne Evenc
Conquess
Howe
Englinf
Winchelsea
Jamaica
Downs
Bristol
Liverpool
Corsby
St. Helen's
Deal
Fury
Carter
Camel Pthe Watherine
Pattérson
Rebecca
Blackburn
London
Fawe-o
Ss Stock
Orrery
Omaium
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