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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 14, 1774
Page
4
A long polemical address from Marcus Brutus and a London grazier urges the Crown to reconsider colonial taxation and trade controls. It warns that restrictive policies threaten Britain and its colonies, invokes 1641 zeal, and argues for reconciliation with the American settlers while critiquing current administrators.
The piece discusses widespread rent increases, higher labour costs, and elevated cattle prices, noting volatile London sheep and beef markets. It cites Smithfield charges as rising due to a cartel among publicans and farmers, urging readers to question the profitability and fairness of the prevailing market practices.
Post from Dublin reports new appointees in the Irish administration, including Dennis as Prime Serjeant and Hutchinson's replacement as Provost, with others like the Solicitor-General and Carleton. A bill to bar Scots eldest sons from English seats is hinted at, while a Worcester bribery trial looms for Sir Watkin Lewes. Reports from New York warn vessels serving the King face destruction threats.
A fragmentary 16th century document prescribes daily meals for a Lady Lucye and household officers, with morning and dinner courses and carriage arrangements. It also lists appointments to church livings by Caius College and Norfolk and Suffolk clergy, plus several obituaries including Mr John Cook of Bury St Edmunds and Sophia, Lady Newdi pate, highlighting charity and piety. Financial items show Bank stock and annuity quotes.
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