The King of Prussia and the American Contention
The article surveys imperial policy and the Stamp Act’s repeal, arguing Whig rulers complicity and misrepresentation. It analyzes Parliament’s changes, the Declaratory Law, and recurring tax tensions provoking war, while praising the King of Prussia’s cautious, strategic stance toward Britain and America.
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Me. Miller
Bridtth
Presta
America
Price
Ireland
Samp AG
Britain
East India Company
Bolton
C. Bic
Dr. Price
Lettir
Furfday
Ameri
King of
Prussia
Hesse
Great
France
Germany
Great Britain
London Evening: Pot The WONDER EBIGRAM 1771S
Fragmentary note in archaic style discusses Eugenia and a critique of a play. References Shylock and Falfaff with skeptical tone. Mentions Old Jack and a boast about lack of requisites and a feigned feat. Only partial readable phrases remain.
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Eugenia
War policy critique and naval events in Letters from Portsmouth
A postscript critiques the ongoing war and criticizes Lord George Germain's conduct, alleging ministerial support prolongs the conflict. The text notes delayed war supplies, ministerial blunders, and calls for immediate peace with America. Included are naval updates from Portsmouth and Deal, with privateer actions, prize captures, ship arrivals, and prisoner issues, plus local court and social notices.
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Rigby
Lord Sand
Wich
Mansfield
George Germain
Howe
Fong
Minden
Cate Gcher
General Howe
America
Bet
London
América
Portsmouth
Bryne
Antigua
Ile of Wight
Downs
St. Helen's
Jones
Lournhat
William and Grace
Thiffick
Prince “George
South Carolina
Roach
Thomas
Towerton
Sonderland
Warwick
Moutray
Deal
Harriot
St. Vincent's
Flamesy
Magdalen
Hofier
Willock
Femple
Tobago
Mionwich
Eastman
Barbadoes
Fleece
Moore
Plymouth
William Hawkshaw
Elys
Sherard
Hull
Barker
Mary
Whitby
Lynn
S. W
Davis
Straits
Providénce
Nancy
Francis Banks
Greenland
Delight
Matthew Smith
Smith
Providentee
Thomas Carling
Shrewsbury East Indiaman
Coasland Bay
Forton
Madrid
Spain
Cosn
England
Bridewell Hospital
Brackley Kennet
Bethlehem Hospitals
Walter Rawlindon
Lord Delpresse
Migs ‘Wycomb
Buckinghamshire
Tor
Chambette
Ifec
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Gubveester
Dr. Bae Be
Praffia
Ewrippe
Old Jack
Postscript
Colman
Haywhatler
Togalas
Coleman
Henry
Golman
Stenry the Evth
Douglas, Westmoreland
Walter Blount
Prior
Herry
Polly
Begiars
Duchesy
Queensberry
Gay
Pope
Milton
Hell
Lincoln
Bonner
Greetwell
Anks
Ogsh
Wiles
William .Bonnes
M‘iptohh
Hawkeshaw
Lloyd
Serjeant Hill
David Bonner
Thorne
Yorkshire
Moor
York
Humphrey Sibthorpe
Lincolnshire
Elison
Richard Ellison
Haley
Edward Stewart
Kingstrere
Marlar
John Marlar
Middlesex
Paggley
Red-Lion Market-Place
Whitecross Street
Fe’nnight
Hartforth
Cheshire
James Rowe
Janus
India
Dino Contol
Dito
Cortol
Navy
Seba
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