Persecuting spirit in America quoted by a bishop
The article critiques a bishop's claim that American colonists persecuted Anglican clergy and laity. It argues the Church of England faced no general, systematic persecution in the Northern colonies and notes the varied treatment of dissenters in England versus America, urging a fair evaluation of temper and liberty across colonies.
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York
America
England
Church of England
Amerrica
Pennsylvania
Massachusett’s Bay
New England
New *York
Grate
Peter Parker
Church of ‘England
Themelves
Jesus
Proclamation on Episcopal Authority and Colonial Principles
The document argues against imposing episcopal control and claims the sufferings faced stem from political principles opposing Church of England privileges. It asserts colonists valued liberty and religious tolerance, and branded those forcing subjugation as public enemies regardless of creed. The writer signs as A True Protestant.
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Sam
Church of England
Letter to the Earl of Mansfield in London Evening Post
A concise notice in the London Evening Post addresses the Right Honorable Earl of Mansfield. The item signals official correspondence or public attention directed toward the earldom and its affairs within the capital.
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London Evening Post
Earl of Mansfield
Mercy plea for Dr. Dodd to spare his death sentence
The petitioner submits principal evidence against him is independent of any other transactions and begs your Lordship to temper justice with mercy. He invokes the familiar rhetoric of mercy and humanity, urging Your Lordship to extend royal mercy to the afflicted Divine, Dr. Dodd, and avert an ignominious death.
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Es Lycee
Dr. Dodd
News From Europe On War And Diplomacy
Mail from Holland reports Captain Bathan’s fleet of eleven ships and twelve galleys with 12 000 to 13 000 men never leaving Berik Tarchi and Ortokoi by May 16. The Porte’s peace with Russia hinges on Crimea terms as Tartars bow to the new Khan and Russian forces occupy Crimea. The Porte blocks Russian frigates at Constantinople and restricts Black Sea access for Russian vessels, while an English merchant’s rights are noted. Stockholm letters say King of Sweden plans a tour to Petersburg early next month, sparking speculation.
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Holland
Vienna
Constantinople
Bathan
Berchik Tarchi
Ortokoi
Porte
Russia
Crimea
Black Sea
Bashaw
James
Ships and prisoner reports from Portsmouth and Plymouth
Extra of a June letter from Portsmouth notes Centaur and Egmont in a cruise. Egmont loses two guns bursting in a battle, 18 killed or wounded. Sailed ships listed for London and Woolwich, with numerous transports to St Helens and America convoy. A Plymouth letter details treatment of American prisoners, poor rations, no conversation, and violence. some captains praised for humanity. Other items report arrivals at Deal, sheriffs rotation, church livings, a fatal horse accident, a house fire, hop prices, and financial notices.
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Portmouth
Centaur
Egmont
Adventure
Clark
Plymouth
Portsea
Hammond
Errol
Durnow
London
Lyon
Woolwich
Providence
Hill
Sunderland
Bruhn
Luttenburgh
Ranger
Allen
Alderney
Zebra
Tollemache
St. Helens
America
Ward
Georgia Packet
Maidstone
Gardiner
Blenheim
Old Mill
England
Guernsey
Eng Land
General Elliot
Gibraltar
York
Pensoner
Deal
Fune
Betsey
Barhop
Lisbon
Thomas
Nowlen
Corke
Liberty
Stockton
Joseph
Peele
S. W
Robert Peckham
Colemanftreet
Hugh Smith
Tower Ward
City of London
Middlesex
Alderman Kirkman
Dodd
Adam Gordon
Robert Holden
Lincoln’s Inn
Hinxworth
Baldock
Hertefordshire
King
Witherham
Norfolk
St. Peter’s College
Miss Bishop
Bishop
Ipwich
Rochester
Fountaine
Farley
Kent
Andrew Bolza
Mincing-land
Pancraig Churchard
Witherton
Marybone
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The
John Wilkes
Belmear
PLEBS
Eveniing
Benjamin
Hopkins
Chamberlain
Richard Bosanquet
London Evening Pott
Newgate
Psaum Ii
G. Kearfly
Fleet-street
Dilly
Poultry
J. Walter
Charing-Cross
Foch
United States of America
Tee Li
Bank Stock
India
South Sea
Bank Anr
Consol
Ditto
Sths
Navy
Bridge
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