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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 25, 1776
Page
4
A speaker denounces luxury and mercantile excess as eroding virtue and religion in Britain. He argues wealth from trade corrupts manners, weakens religion, and endangers liberty, urging curbed commerce to restore constitutional health and national character.
A correspondent scolds Lord North for praising the army's Boston withdrawal while contradicting reports of cannon losses and starving conditions. The writer mocks the Gazette for misrepresenting events and predicts further deception if General Howe sends news of a Halifax voyage and generous provisions boosting morale.
The General intends to begin his operation against the Rebels in a very few days. No further details are provided.
The New York coffee-house notice dated May 27, 1776 states that the provincial command before Quebec, following Arnold’s misfortune and Montgomery’s death, has devolved to Colonel Campbell, an American by birth.
In a row of letters and notices the era’s tension surfaces amid reports of Boston’s fall to General Washington, Royal Navy movements, and critiques of Parliament. The pieces rail at ministers, predict abuses of power, and detail ship movements, butter trade pressures, theatre gossip, and local obituaries.
An 18th century advertisement for Pectoral Lozenges prepared by T Greenough Chymist and Apothecary at No 16 Budgate Hill London. Claims relief for coughs hoarseness sore throats asthma and consumptions with notes on the box inscription and counterfeit warnings. Also lists other sellers in London and notes a court verdict about counterfeits dated Dec 9 169.
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