Address urged to aid royal brothers amid fiscal dispute
Parly debate centers on providing income for the King’s royal brothers from amassed revenues. Speakers argue for or against increases to 8–10 thousand pounds per year, citing the Crown’s finances and potential political consequences. Messages reference Fox Burke and Pitt era figures, with military notes from New York and Newport, and various ship movements and privateers as context.
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Youle
Fox
Duke of Gloucester
Rome
Fabusione
Pulteney
Pitt
Prince of Wales
Ans
Renmark
Burke
London Dialogue on Rebels and Mercy from Lord G G
A mock political theater scene shows Lord G G and Alderman debating American rebels. They discuss King’s mercy, transportation, and the idea of hanging rebels, praising German Town familiarity while praising alderman Waddle. The tone mocks royalist and city views.
Americans Triumphs and French Supplies Reach America
A London dateline reports Admiral Hopkins fleet failed on a cruise after Sir Peter Parker’s squadron arrived at Rhode Island. Americans are in high spirits, marching to complete armies at Ticonderoga and Providence. French shipments of arms, artillery, mortars, and clothing arrive in good order. Privateers from Bordeaux and Nantes have taken multiple vessels. Marquis de Lafayette and others sail from Saint Sebastian to join Washington. Paris letters mention favorable conjectures about Choiseul and possible royal moves, with Poitiers and Poitiers plans noted. An Amboi officer reports Queen's zeal and strong party support.
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Ferguson
Brune
New- York
London
America
England
Hégor Munro
Coromandel
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Rich
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Cunningham
Dunkirk
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Iuppose
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Alderman
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Demox
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Providence
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Fertfeyz
France
Bourdeaux
Rising States
Nantes
Marquis de la Fayette
Count de’ Monoy
Baron du Mall
Sebastian
North America
Paris
Choiseu
Ewigene
Artois
Poitiers
Pines
Choffec
Ead
Amaboy
Appeal for Crown Debt Relief Pushes Privy Aid
A Morning Post letter from London pleads with the monarch to accept a large sum already paid to discharge Crown debts. The writer argues subjects suffer under higher taxes and urges prudent spending, praying the Crown uses funds wittily rather than foolishly, to reflect national prestige.
Provisional Glasgow Market Notes and Annuities Prices
Fragmentary Glasgow market column lists stock prices and annuity rates. Mentions Bank stocks at 3-Sths, Old and New Annuities, per Cent Consol and United 34 per Cent Consol, and various long annuities. Includes a note about a delayed event and a scheduled afternoon time.
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Glasgow
A.O
Lord North
Toby Trim
St.ocks
Ibis Bank
United
Consol
India
Fragmented note to printer hints at city alderman talk
A fragmentary letter to the printer of the London Evening Post refers to a private exchange at the door of a high State officer and mentions information conveyed about a city alderman. The text is incomplete and provides no dates or clear facts beyond the ceremonial reference to a private conversation.
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London Evening Post
Letter to Dr Percy concerning the Work
A compact notice notes a letter to Dr. Percy about a work titled Concerning the Work. The item lists a quarto format and a price of 33 shillings and 6d, with archival page reference 2739.
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Percy
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