Lord NORTH under fire over Caribbee contracts details
A letter to the London Evening Pol expresses strong criticism of Governor John son and the 9 percent political contract in the Caribbean. It accuses ministers of profiteering from crown lands and slave labor, criticizes road works in the islands, and warns against Durand’s contracts in Grenada. The writer claims settlers funded Crown projects, and calls for scrutiny of colonial costs and practices. The piece ends noting a Western Indian Merchant item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy
Johnson
House of Commons
Caribbee Islands
St. Vincent’s
Dominica
Durand
Grenada
Reverend War Poem Calls for Peace in Troubled Britain
An 18th century verse folds calls for restraint amid civil unrest. A female narrator appeals to British lords and masons to end violence, curb armaments, and grant just demands while lamenting separated lovers and displaced women. The piece critiques fiery politics and urges measured union and mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bizfed
St. Matth
Orlandos
An Ode to Peace and British Unity in War Echoes
A stirring colonial era plea calls for mercy in courts and restraint in war. It extols Britons and asks for compassion toward comrades, condemns harsh laws, and wishes Britain enduring glory, unity, and virtue as soldiers sail the Atlantic toward safer shores.
London City Apprentices Ball at the London Tavern
The City Apprentices Ball at the London Tavern drew a large crowd in a lively, fashionably dressed scene. The Chamberlain attended in fine style, receiving thanks from the Grand and Granders for his conduct and corrective presence during the evening. A framed gilt copy of the gratitude was to be presented to Mr. Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
City
Albion Assembly
Hopkins
Black
City of London
The Nugent Case and Court Martial Letters
Publication notes the Nugent case a late lieutenant in the First Regiment of Foot Guards with copies of letters between King and General Craig Lord Barrington and the Judge Advocate. It concerns Nugent’s application for a Court Martial on a charge by Major General Craig while under arrest and his resignation of commission. Adverts target the First Regiment of Foot Guards. Printed by J. Almon and sold by J. Bew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Nugent
Foot Guards
King
General Craig
Barringtor
Nugent
Crag
Regiment of Foot Guards
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. Bew
Pater Nofterrow
Discoveries in Italy Mentioned in Virgil About the Tories
A publication titled A Essay upon the King's Friends recounts discoveries found in Italy within a Virgil manuscript, relating to the Tories. It is published in Piccadilly and sold by J. Bew in Paternoster Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
J. Bew
Paternoster-row
Letter on American naval and military strength pamphlet
Publication note for a pamphlet titled This day was publishva price 15 about the naval and military strength of America printed for A'mon opposite Burtonington House in Piccadilly and also by Bow in Paternoster Row sold with advertisements by Grimwood and Hudson feedsmen at Arlington Street corner Piccadilly offering garden and grass feeds on reasonable terms with a cryptic cataloging code 7234
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord George Ger
Maine
America
J A'mon
Burtington House
Piccadilly
J. Bow
Paternofter-row
Grimwood and Hudson
Arlington-freet
Cape Nichola
Cape Francois
West India Islands
Plymouth
Charmouth
Channel
Dalrymple
Ireland
Jersey
Guernsey
Fraser
Highlanders
Stirling
Inverness
Perth
Glasgow
North America
Portsmouth
Samuel Baigrie
London
Jamaica
John and Ann
Evans
Cork
Smedmore
Thomas Askney
Elizabeth Boardingham
John Boardingham
Elizabeth
Flamborough
Robert Iredale
William Allanson
Doncaster
John Smith
Robert Collet
King’s Bench
Lord Mansfield
Middlesex
John Potter Harris
Baghart
John Craven
Barton Court
Berkshire
Crim
York Courant
York Fly
Bell
Chandler
Falcon-court
Oxford-street
St. George’s Fields
Kent
Ald Ditta
Ditta
Yeterday
Garneau
Bethnal-Green
Laytonstone
Francis Evans
Brook’s Market
Holborn
Gerrard
St. James’s Park
Cruattenden
Cop
Stoci Bank
Ladia
South Sea
Objections to loyalists and warnings from the American war era
A dense letter contrasts loyalties and defiance of laws with the fate of rebels. It cites Montgomery as virtuous against a corrupt minister, defends the constitution, and urges vigilance if the people must resist corruption. Reports from Quebec warn rebels may seize the city as siege conditions worsen for British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lord North
Montgomery
England
James the Second
Eople
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Philadelphia
Ireland
Spain
Cadiz
Alicant
Malaga
Jonas Benfield
West Indies
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London Evening Pol
W.A. Sidney
Q. P
London Evening Pott
Treasur
Placidworth
Atlantic
Old Albion
City Intelligence Extraordinary
King’s Arms
High Holborn
Pottscript
India
Corfol
P. Navy
Dil
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