Royal Council and 8000 Troops Ordered for Pomerania
A London Evening-Post summary notes a Council Extraordinary by the King with principal ministers. It reports plans to muster 8000 troops in Ca jecarlia to join forces forming an 18,000 men army for Pomerania mid month. From various posts: Russian troops increasing near Memel, French activity in Hesse and Bohemia, and domestic unrest over taxes and state finances. The letter from Paris argues for reform and frugality to restore Britain’s strength and reputation, urging temperance and virtuous leadership.
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Seine
Hamelen
Hanover
Sporcken
Weser
Hexter
Marquiss de Contades
Hesse
Amsterdam
Kampfberg
Memel
Briancon
Paris
Toulon
Mediterranean
Fall the Virtues and defend our Constitution urge
A lengthy civic exhortation praises the Citizen of London for defending Britain's constitutional liberties against acts like the Barrack and Excise Bills. It condemns corruption and oppression, urges unity, and warns of treason while praising popular resolve. The item also reports racing results at Huntingdon and Blandford, and lists upcoming horse entries and a marriage notice. Also notes naval movements from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight and prize captures aboard ships like the Isis and the Royal George.
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