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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 16, 1776
Page
4
A letter to Lord Howe condemns the court for promoting war in America and urges terms to restore peace. It accuses ministers and Mr Twitcher of bias harming seamen and officer promotions, contrasts Howe with a cowardly minister, and calls for constitutional settlement and relief for three million disciplined British subjects.
A report to Lord George Germaine notes a complaint that Navy lieutenants have not been ready to offer their services against America. It requests guidance on whether those who bore the burden and heat of duty should be compelled to respond to the sovereign’s call.
A London writer appeals to the Earl of Sandwich to halt impressment fears. He cites frightened workers, porters fleeing, sailors avoiding voyages, and 200 merchant ships returning with elderly crews. He urges a rapid press or Gazette ruling to calm commerce and relieve widespread anxiety.
A London Evening Post verse praise extols a damsel as innocent and virtuous. It contrasts her modest defense with bold suitors, promising steadfast virtue in perilous environments and urging others to imitate her moral steadiness. The piece deploys classical imagery and calls for Decency and Wisdom to guide her.
A reader urges the London Evening Post to correct an error about the City Address and Petition. The letter asserts there is no promise to support the King with lives and fortunes, contending the address expresses liberty and respect and asks readers to see the spirit of justice guiding government for the community’s good.
Published notice detailing Nugent late lieutenant in the Fift Regiment of Foot Guards. Includes copies of letters between Nugent General Craig Lord Barrington and the Judge Advocate regarding Nugent’s application for a court martial on a charge by Major General Craig while in custody. Refusal led Nugent to resign his commission. Printed for J Almon opposite Burlington House Piccadilly with Bow in Paternoster Row.
An advertiser offers 50001 for immediate advance on good bond security with limits of 200l per person. Willing to purchase equity of redemption of an estate with a good title. No replies unless with name and address for T. B. Esq at Salacation Tavern Birton street Westminster.
A London Evening Post letter claims Mr Miller and the ministry mutilate arrival accounts from New York before publishing. It notes General Wootter holds Quebec and suggests another battle at Bunker Hill with ministerial troops retreating. Orders reportedly issued to Portsmouth to halt troops from embarking for America until further notice.
Postscript from Lisbon reports King’s force at 36,009 foot and 400 horse with 10 ships of the line and 20 frigates. Revenues estimated 70 to 80 million livres. Other items note fires near Amiens, ships convoying Duke de Chartres to Brest, and American built vessels in Portuguese ports. Dispatches mention Cumberland in study, Hanoverian actions near Portsmouth, and various maritime movements and court cases including a rape trial and bribery acquittals in Salisbury. Prices and cock matches also listed.
A London letter from January 11 reports property losses in Norfolk totaling 300,000 pounds and notes British aims to move Guards to Boston to confront American defenses. It cites naval movements to the West Indies, mentions a Great Person and Pinchey discussing a clandestine plan to subdue Americans by August, and notes a failed drawing project after a Savoy fire.
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