Mercy and law in the Perreau pardon debate 1777
A letter to the London Evening Post argues for royal mercy toward Doctor Dodd and critiques a great lord’s stance. It asserts the king should extend clemency, deny rigid justice, and avoid restricting mercy in this peculiar murder case. The writer urges the monarch to exercise the Godlike mercy inherent in his office. June 22, 1777, North of Devon.
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Privy Council
Dodd
Doctor Dodd
Robert Perreau
Otter
Perreau
Devin
Teese
Critique of City Leaders and Corruption Allegations
A reader letter attacks distinctions between East and West City figures, accusing both sides of corruption and bribery in civil governance. It argues public virtue is misused, with envy and faction manipulating offices, pensions, and debts to undermine liberty.
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Temple Bar
St. James’s
Wen
Fragmented 19th century polemic on public debt and civics
A fragmented rant criticizes a celebrated regional leader and the Western political class. It contrasts Western and Eastern states, condemns debt, charity, and political manipulation, and laments corruption and shifting loyalties. The piece uses dramatic metaphors to argue virtue, power, and public misgovernment.
England’s colonial empire and American origins debate
A London printer’s letter argues that the North American population is diverse, citing settlers from New England to Virginia and many European groups. It contends Britain misidentified colonists as British and credits American potential for a powerful maritime force while criticizing England’s imperial ambitions and tax policies.
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England
America
Nova Scotia
Georgia
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Conneticut
Virginia
Albany
Europe
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Jenny
Great Britain
Rae
Spee
France
Germany
Asia
Prospective critique on island’s plunder and virtue
The writer argues it is feared the rapid proposal will harm the nation. It questions whether the country should have contented itself with the island’s fruits rather than actions that ruin virtue and honor through riling and plundering the world. Rye, 1777. George Lane.
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Rye
George Lane
Midsummer Day and the trial of Wilkes in London
The article laments timid citizens avoiding praise as the great contest for applause opens. It questions corruption and venal power while affirming English loyalty to the sovereign and the enduring cause of freedom linked to Wilkes. It calls for united honours and resolute virtue. SPUR.
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Evry
Liberty and Ulury Likely Clash at Guildhall Races
At the Guildhall races on Tuesday, Liberty and Usury are the standout contenders in the plate. Pundits favor Liberty as the better horse, though Amy is backed at starting, despite a recent shoulder strain. Liberty’s lineage traces to Revolution and Magna Charta, while Usury descends from Avarice with Court Interest and Corruption in its line.
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Liberty
Ulury
Amy
Revolution
Public Spirit
Constitution
Avarice
Drauify
Court Interest
Corruption
Close of Poll in City Chamberlain Race at Guild Hall
London voters chose their Chamberlain candidates with Hopkins leading Wilkes, totals 1252 to 894. A council report suggests Dr. Dodd should offer, amid crises and calls for mercy and possible chaplaincy to convicts at Woolwich. A coach was hired from Gray's Inn Lane for transport of voters.
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Wilke
Mr. Hopkins
Dodd
Wooliwich
Mr. Leapikewell
Gray’s-inn-lane
Court martial case over Lt Fowler and Gen Gage
In an 18th century Common Pleas trial before Mr Justice Nares, Lt Alexander Fowler sued General Thomas Gage over a prior court martial of Capt Payne for spreading seditious rumors about Fowler. The panel upheld Payne's verdict but remitted punishment for Fowler, while Gage later forced Fowler to sell out, appointing Kelly as his replacement contrary to appointive rules. The judge directed the jury to find for the defendant. the result hinges on the interpretation of the remisssion and the authority of wartime sentences.
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Newgate Tononaay
Court of Common Pleas
Justice Nares
Alexander Fowler
General Gage
Boston
Payne
New York
Ms. Payne
Fowler
Mr. Payne
Royal Irish Regiment of Foot
Treland
Thomas
Gage
Francis John Kelly
Fustice
Havre de Grace
Ahip
England
Cunningham
Almos
Harwich
Holland
Dunkirk
Portsmouth
St. Helen’s
Channel
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Murper
Faas
Kennedy
Tyburn
George
Beceford’s
Towle
London Evening Poilt
London
Evening Pott
Westy
Munanderlog
Moiré
West
North Pole
Worthers
Tosmorrow
Sir John
Batt
St. Stephen’s
Guildhall
London Evening Pott
Ghriaus
Beald
Ndar
London Evening ‘Post
Fune
Gryfin
Wyatt
Pettat
Gloucester
George Cranfield Berkeley
Middlesex
Lawson
Rowley
Powers
Gibbons
Polly
Crow
Savage
Hooper
St. Katt
South Sea
India
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