The British Ministry and Ireland War Plans Criticized
A scathing 1776 critique denounces British treaties with mercenaries and foreign powers. It argues twelve thousand regular soldiers in Ireland would be violated, forcing the sovereign’s harm and draining public funds. The author claims ministers push costly continental wars and fear of tyranny, urging vigilance as American campaigns proceed.
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Ireland
Germany
Great Britain
North
England
Oxford University Students Snub Polite Society
A. Lady laments rude behavior of Oxford students during a rehearsal of Handel's Messiah. She recalls being stared at by fifty undergraduates and later hissed or applauded as guests left, blaming the scene on a lack of civility and good breeding among the scholars. She calls for improved manners to avoid harming the university's reputation.
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University of Oxford
Miss Linley
Apollo
Sir Hugh’s rise tied to mares neffs and rapid promotions
Correspondent notes Sir Hugh became a favourite with Jemmy Twitcher for adeptly finding mares neffs. This knack spurred his swift ascent from Comptroller of the Navy to a Baronetcy, an Admiral, and a Lord of the Admiralty, followed by membership of the Admiralty board.
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Hugh
Jemmy Twitcher
Admiralty
Parliament Lieutenant General Marine and Scarborough Governor
A brief note lists a Parliament member who holds the rank of Lieutenant General in the Marine forces and serves as Governor of Scarborough Casts the town he represents.
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Marine
Scarborough
Controversy over Continental News in the London Evening Post
A reader denounces the Ga nanzette report on General Montgomery’s failed Quebec expedition. The correspondent argues Congress could not have issued the release, questions timing from Canada, and disputes details of Arnold and Campbell actions. He asserts the piece serves administration bias and withholds fuller truth.
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Gananzette
Congress
Montgomery
Continental Congress
Canada
Philadelphia
Wootter
Montreal
Quebec
Campbell
Arnold
Ance de Mere
Congres
Carleton
Lawrence
Brown
Twitcher
Bruffeil
Court martial letters on Nicolas Nugent published
Copies of correspondence between Nicolas Nugent late lieutenant in the First Regiment of Foot Guards and General Craig Lord Barlington and the Jadee Advocate relate to Nugent’s court martial while under arrest. The tract, printed for J. Almon and Bow, appears in Piccadilly and Portobello.
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Nicolas Nugent
Foot Guards
General Craig
Barcington
Nugerit
Craig
Regiment of Foot Guards
J. Aimon
Piccadilly
Bow
Paver Neferrow
Lost Bank Note 391 185 8d No C149 Reward Offered
Lost bank note from March 15 1776 payable to Robinson and Co or bearer. Reward of five guineas offered for its return to the Beadle of Goldsmiths Hall. If any person attempts negotiation, please notify as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson and Co
Goldsmiths Hall
Observations on prayer and politics in colonial and English duty
A correspondence tone piece argues over the role of prayer and fasting amid danger and political power. It contrasts American reliance on prayer with England's diverse resources, cites theological and literary comparisons, and laments possible clergy missteps while urging measured ministerial response.
Prayers Suggested to bishops on Mary Queen of Scots
The author cites Parkhurst bishop of Norwich urging a God to convert or confound Mary Queen of Scots. He notes Burnet finds this not evangelical and suggests adopting a Highland chiefs petition to God to turn the world upside down so Christians can make bread from it.
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P. S
Parkhurst
Norwich
Buliinger
Mary Queen of Scots
Burnet
Highland Robbers Reported in 1774 Aasmal Register
A fragment notes Pennant's account of Highland bandits from 1774 in the style of Aasmal Register. The passage implies a historical critique of world scenes becoming chaotic for others. No additional context is provided.
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Aasmal Register
Pennant
Difficult news on American war threats and political intrigue
London reports question whether Congress may be stoking delays to hinder British expedition aims while public funds falter. Discussions touch on stock losses, reputational risk, and alleged naval misstatements amid debates on manning ships with foreign seamen. fraud prosecutions and local incidents render a murky, unsettled political atmosphere.
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Quesbec
Gazette
Congress
Atlantic
D. of Richmond
Ausgtun
Brunswick
Lord Camden
Holland
Britain
Toutine Annuysties
Oserves
Lord North
Wilkes
House of Commons
Temple Luttrell
Lord Sandwich
House of Lords
Admiralty
France
Spain
Europe
East
West Indies
Earl
Hampshire
Portsmouth
Richmond
Manchester
Luttrell
Gosport
Dickenson
Worcester
Meff
Wardell and Co
Golden Hart Wharf
Dowgate
Prices of STOCKS at Tavs o Clock in India Bonds
Prices of stocks this day at taverns o clock show bank stock closed India stock 52a old annuities closed new annuities 84 68s 3 per cent bank annuities red ditto cool 86 85 7 8 ditto 1726 83 1 2 ditto 1751 ditto India annuities 4 per cent consolation 172 va lactha bonds 2 48s Navy and Victualling bids 7 schs different lone annuities 251 3 sths
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India
Agie
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America
Whableton Camusa
London Evening Post
London
Alderman Wilkes
Frederick Bull
King-freee
Cheapside
Catenton-street
Aldridge
Lord George Germaine
J.almon
Burlington-Houtse
J. Bew
Paternofter-row
KIVG
Owhd
Italy
J. Almon
Burlington-House
Bew
Postscript
Dr. Price
North America
John Falstaff
God
Esop
Jupiter
Macbeth
Duncan
Scotland
Matthew Parispeaks
Leo
Frederick
Heliogabalus
Consol
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