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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 18, 1776
Page
1
This day was published price 1s. Rhapsody occasioned by a late extraordinary Decision inscribed to Sir Watkin Lewes. The Knave of Diamonds uses wily arts and beats Obdhimetal chance, the King of Hearts.
An advertised single volume edition titled SQP’s Fables with morals to promote religion and benevolence. Plain easy style for youth. JOHN JACKSON author. Printed for T. Lowndes at Fleet Street, price bounds include a decorative edition with cuts.
The letter critiques Adam Smith’s prose in the London Evening Post, contrasting him with Boyle and Locke and likening his style to Hogarth’s Lord Lovat. It argues his diction degrades British liberty. cites passages on founding an empire for shopkeepers, and mocks shopkeeper imagery and vulgarisms. The Philadelphia report adds Congress actions, military regiments, and naval movements.
From the London Gazette May 18. Walter Crofler Esquire is named Comptroller of the Duties of Excise in Scotland by His Majesty. The May 18 issue also notes ambassadorial changes in France, naval actions near Narraganset, and various public notices. promotions, marriages, and deaths are listed, including clerical and heraldic appointments.
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