Colonial Tensions Rise Over Stamp Act in New England
The text reports Governor Bernard's dramatic address to Massachusetts leaders urging obedience to Parliament's stamp act, warning of dire economic and legal collapse if offices close and trade halts. It cites fears of outlawry, widespread losses, and calls for restitution to sufferers while the assembly contemplates response.
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House of Representatives
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Courts of Justice
Avane
House of Représentative
Pirduane
Council
Barton
New England
Bernard
Houses of Assembly
Draughe
Haga
London Court Mourning Rules And Notices From Hanover
Reports from London detail private council at St James s with the King present while mourning rules follow precedents. Mourning shortened to four and a half weeks for trade reasons, likely not exceeding six weeks, and a Countess of Yarmouth funeral in Hanover with candles and vault interment. Appointments announced include Gunning as resident at the Danish court and Nathaniel Smith as Chelsea Hospital lieutenant governor, with Lincoln s Inn appointing Dr Hurd as preacher. Several marriages and a death are noted in brief.
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Dudley Alexander Sidney Cofley
Nathaniel Smith
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Col. Cofley
Hurd
Hon
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Lincoln’s Inn
O. Ashton
Tromey
Hon. Society
James Penn
Christ’s Hospital
Bynbrough
Northiwukgland
Wiliam Alder
Honneditt
Berwick
Mathew Jones
Cigunyud
Edwag
Burgeding
St. Cle
Mr. Bus
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