A French Opposition Speech on American War and Bank Ties
A lengthy parliamentary protest voices strong opposition to government policy on the American war, the Bank of England, and public finances. It denounces inflammatory rhetoric, defends American rights, questions Bank independence, criticizes budget and debt, and warns of national bankruptcy if the war continues. The speaker urges ending the dispute, recalling troops, compensating towns, and restoring fiscal balance amid trade decline.
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Nistry Heap
America
Great Britain
Jamaica
Lexington
London
Ireland
England
Earl of Stair
Bergary
Greely
Letter to Lord North on Boston evacuation and war news
A dated May 6 1776 letter accuses the administration of concealing the truth about Boston’s evacuation by regular troops. The writer cites bloodshed and British fortifications, urges full disclosure, and warns of future costs and taxes to fund a heavy loan. Washington’s actions and continental unrest are described with strong partisan language.
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Boston
Congress
Washington
Payne
Lord North
Whitlock
Mr. Wooldridge
Bontrupt
Grey Cooper
Mr. Robinson
England
London opposition to America trade monopoly sparks political recalls
In London a large majority supported the Ministry on a session question about a law banning commercial intercourse with America. The debate exposed alleged ministerial abuses, licenced illicit trade, and personal rewards for officeholders. Names of peers and officials are listed as targets of criticism amid broader discontent over policy and imperial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lord North
England
Treasury
Grey Cooper
Payne
Bank
Prophetic Odes and Heroic Epistles Notice
A publication notice announces Monday publication of Parent Candle-Snuffers by a heroical poet linked to Sir William Chambers and the Heroic Epistle. Also advertised are Heroic Bistle to Sir W Chambers editions and Heroic Postscript, with prices. ORD CHM's PROPHECY An ODE with notes to Lieutenant General G GE, printed in Piccadilly and sold in Paternofter Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchbeck
William Chambers
J. Alsi
Burtington-House
Piccadilly
Fordikewife
Ben
Paternofter-row
W. Chambers
G—Ge
J. Almon
Burlington House
J. Bew
Paternofter Row
Quebec Letter Warns May Aid Needed for Victory
A letter from Quebec, deemed authentic by discreet readers, says the city has little chance to hold out against the Provincials without incoming succors by the first of May. The note urges informed readers to consider it credible despite potential courtly influence.
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Mel
Quebec
Controversy and commerce in Dover era news
A mix of political intrigue and local happenings. Reports claim a free trade push by the Bostaniens, cargo contracts alleged with politicians, and port movements including the Elizabeth from Philadelphia with unread letters. Also covered are security breaches, a royal masque lighting plan, a wedding, obituaries, a boxing event, stock prices, and Hessian troop embarkations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonas
America
Elizabeth
Campbell
Philadelphia
Dover
Bolton
Fordyce
Anthony Bacon
Arnold Nesbitt
Adam Drummond
Moses Franks
Maze, Son
Atkinson
Thrale
Whitbread
Calvert
Muze
Son
Thomas Harley
Henry Drummond
Portugal
House of Commons
Lord Deerhurst
Earl of Coventry
64Th Regiment of Foot
Portmouth
Nancy
Robinson
Bremen
Bremerle
Spithead
Egmont
Kimber
Wormwoodstreet
Southwark
Jordain
Aldertgate-street
Miss Clarke
Barbican
Clapham
Ann Jackson
Thomas Smith
Mercer
Cloysters
Royal Cockpit
St. James’s Park
Westminster
Honours of Oxford Defended Against Rebellion Attacks
A Latin translation by E B D defending the honour of the University of Oxford against illiberal aspersions on the present American rebellion. Printed for G Kearily at Fleet Street, and sold by J and J Fletcher in Oxford. Published today at price 1 percent.
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University of Oxford
America
J. Fletcher
Oxford
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Lord Bute
Earl Harcourt
Viscount Townshend
W. Mayze
Sir Archibald
T. Edw. Freeman, Esq
Alexander Macdonald
R. H. Ongley
Shuldham
Clare
Mr. Grenville
Viscount Ligonier
Howe
Earl of Rochford
Georgia
Georgia Packet
Calais
Botton
Ain
Acce
Postscript
Mr. Miller
India
South Sea
Consol
Navy
Olaniom Reath
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