Speech of Mr Wilkes on American events in Parliament
In a long oration Mr Wilkes denounces press warrants and British policy toward America. He details Howe's 22,000 troops, the 6,000 effective Provincials, and a costly Long Island campaign. He blames ministers for war with independent states, calls for recalling fleets, restoring charters, and negotiating fair terms to save the empire.
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Amendment in the House of Lords on the American crisis
The Marquis of Rockingham moves a substitution to omit the address and insert a lengthy defense of royal authority. It laments colonial disaffection, blames Ministers for mismanagement, warns of civil war involving thirteen provinces, and calls for parliamentary accountability and a path to conciliation while preserving rights and liberties of the British realm.
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House Lords Session Notes From November 4
The House received several petitions on appeals from the Court of Chancery. Days were set apart for the hearing of causes. The standing orders of the House were revived and the session was adjourned to Wednesday.
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House of Commons Adopts Supply for Next Year
The House met with the Speaker, addressed the throne, and resolved to graft a supply for the ensuing year. On Monday it will form a committee to consider the motion. The 16th of February is set as the last day to receive private-bill petitions. Hindon election hearing moved to December 34.
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Proclamation Calls for General Fast Across England
From the London Gazette November 2 1776 the king commands a public fast and humiliation to be observed in England Wales and Berwick upon Tweed on Friday December 13 to seek divine pardon avert heavy judgments and obtain blessing for the king and realm in response to colonial rebellion the king declares this solemn procession with prayer for mercy and aid to arms at sea and land.
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