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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 21, 1763
Page
3
In June 1763 a petition from London merchants and inhabitants pleads the repeal of a new tax or excise measure. They urge Parliament to use constitutional means at the next session to repeal the act, fearing grave hardship and unhappy consequences for many in the realm.
East India House 22 June 1763 notice from the Court of Directors announces that the current five percent per annum bond interest will end 31 December next and be replaced by four percent. Bondholders may bring bonds to Leadenhall Street for marking to earn the new rate by 21 November. Principal and interest unpaid by 21 November will be paid off with no further reduction without six months notice to Essex clergy and freeholders. Also included is a political solicitation by Joan Luther, dated June 18 1763, requesting votes and support for a general meeting candidacy.
Postscript argues France and Spain push navy growth and Bourbon ambitions while Britain fails to reduce its national debt. It laments ad hoc taxes and political infighting that divert from strengthening national defense and public finances amid lingering peace and looming external pressures.
An observer recounts a late night gathering of diverse figures including beaux bullies and thieves. A pale self-described “agreeant companion” speaks of misfortune and lowly origin, revealing class resentment and sharp social critique amid bawdy talk and boxing.
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