George Greive Letter on Governance and Sovereign’s Title
A dated letter from GEORGE GREIVE discusses governance principles, excuses for inaction, and the sovereign’s title. He references events around October, mentions proposals to public, and contemplates future considerations on constitutional matters and political alignment. The text hints at Whig positions and the lasting authority of the sovereign’s title, set against late 18th century context.
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Ropeniter
General Gage in Boston and America policy hopes
Portmouth reports General Gage arrived at London via Spithead on a four week voyage, bringing dire news from Boston. Ministers face public doubt over a new Commission plan to treat with America, as colonists resist nonmilitary diplomacy. Proposals to sail forces for Carolina reflect strategy to strike the Southern Provinces while the Northern army fights. Public meetings and petitions in Hampshire and Bristol express longing for peace with prudence, while warnings of civil war and economic ruin persist.
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Portmouth
Spithead
Drummond
Botton
General Gage
London
Gage
Boston
Bolton
Lord Howe
America
Hi S Lordship
Fidr
Lord Mapsfield
Lord Bate
England
Wall
Enthusiasts Spark Debate on Euthusiasm in Letter
A reader inquires about the meaning of enthusiasm, noting that Americans face opposition from both narrow minds and profane detractors. The letter argues enthusiasm is often misdefined as ardent imagination and seeks clarification on the term.
Letter to the Rev. Mr Romaine on American rights and 1688 parallels
A correspondent questions the Rev. Mr Romaine about his sermon on lawful resistance and the 1688 Glorious Revolution. The writer urges consistent stance, asking Romaine to declare against resistance to the American cause while defending Church authority and its establishment. Dated Nov. 6.
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America
Willliam
Parliamentary Register Thirteen Number in the press at once
The thirteenth number of the Parliamentary Register, first of the present session, is in the press and will be published soon. Gentlemen are urged to send papers quickly and support is promised from a public that welcomed prior issues. Existing volumes contain speeches, motions, letters, papers, petitions, bills, and more, with indexes. The American Charters may be bound or separate, and readers are asked to order numbers promptly. Printed for J. Almon in Piccadilly.
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Rober
Wedderbayne
England
Bey
Sternhold
Hopkins
Doctor Watts
Dr. Watts
Pete
Wocke Wuld
Daves
Smith
Gordon
America
Amerinca
New-England
Philo- Americanus
J. Almon
Burlington House
Piccadilly
American Congress
Congress
Great Britain
Continental Congress
Wesley
John’ Wesley
American
Caleb Evans
M.A
C. Dilly
Poultry
Dr. Smith
Perdozen
Iduche
Christ Church
Philadelphia
City and Liberties
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Iris
Martin
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Duke of Marllborough
Burke
Carleton
Quebec
Halifax
St. John’s River
Bay of Fundy
Gibraltar
Morocco
Downs
Prince George
Moore
Pallas
Wallingford
Berkshire
Boargesses
Winchester
Real Friends of Liberty
House of Hanover
Hampshire
Bristo
Cruger
Taylors-Hall
George Berkeley
Gloucester
Bristol
William the Third
Lord Berkeley
Sherif Noble
Jame- Jones
Ture
Guildhall
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Holborn
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India
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Jersey College
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London Evening Pol
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