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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 25, 1775
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment presents a political satirical catechism lampooning British topics. It lists questions and ironic answers about courage, rebellion, public credit, and virtue, ending with a note to be continued. Named figures include Lord Burington in a period voice criticizing manners and society.
A note describes a birthday gathering with about thirty attendees including country gentlemen. Toasts condemn the King’s enemies and Scotch rule, praise Cromwells, call for hangings of rogues, and honor Doctor Joshua for eradicating the King’s Evil in many kingdoms.
A London Evening Post reader forwards three sentimental verses and notes they deserve publication. The items deride American taxation aiding court bribes, condemn despotism, and lampoon a corrupt judge. Signed by A Friend to English Liberty, dated July 22.
Regulus, previously scheduled for this evening, is unavoidably postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Details on the new time will be announced by the organizers.
In a June 23 1775 postscript letter from the Cerberus the writer rails at British missteps and praises American resolve. He claims Americans will defend liberties with arms, denounces ministers as corrupt, and notes British setbacks near Buncker's Hill and Boston. He predicts heavy losses for Britain, vows to ruin seaports and light houses, and urges Parliament to rethink policy toward America.
The Scavenger once serving the government has been paid off last month. Captain Tucker assumes command and is hailed as a capable, stout sailor. The previous captain slept at sea last week and lost the vessel in a mortifying turn. Tucker plans voyages with exclusive privilege to touch at the Coast of Guinea and then retire at Br Fos Point.
Prices of stocks and annuities listed with varied percentages and dates. References to South Sea, Old Annuities, New Annuities, bank annuities, Corf, 3 per cent, 4 percent, and other financial instruments appear with fractional quotes and prices. Lottery tickets and navy related notes also noted.
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