Public letter criticizes American policy and calls for accountability
The London Evening Post letter to Lord George Germain denounces the New York declaration as a contradiction of the government speech and accuses administration of double dealing. It laments continued war costs, warns of bloodshed and taxes, urges recalling troops, and notes a December fast as a religious appeal. It condemns proclamations as not law and urges virtuous public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howes
New York
Congress
Fropiecy
America
Rmasl
Canada
Ireland
West India Islands
Ender Ain
England
Sidney
Real Whig Vindicates Honor With Biblical Verse
A fragment quotes a Bible line about the hypocrite with a fourfold mouth harming neighbors, then asserts the righteous are delivered through knowledge. The passage closes with a mention of a “REAL WHIG” signaling a political stance in a contemporary piece.
Clergyman seeks legal opinion on penalties for bypassing Fair Day
A country clergyman in London requests a lawful determination of the punishment for not observing the upcoming Fair Day. He emphasizes his reluctance to pray for harm upon the brave and virtuous Americans and to curse those whom God has not cured, preferring no Balaam.
Autumn Verses From A Distant Hill
Fragmentary verse depicts bleak winter, bare forests, and restive minds. A lone Hill is praised for contentment and gratitude amid hardship, contrasting with restless passions and seasonal desolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Remembrancer to Publish New American Papers Next Saturday
The Remembrancer announces the next number will feature a variety of Original American Papers. Published by J. Almon and others, the issue continues the monthly series begun in June 1775 with hostilities in America. Previous numbers may be purchased separately or bound. The forthcoming volume will be number XVIIIL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Almon
America
Siege and fleet movements amid Revolutionary war reports
Extracts describe Howe's plans and entrenched Washington forces near Kingsbridge amid naval actions on Lake Champlain and reports of Burgoyne and Carleton forces arriving from New York. Proclamations promise pardon to deserters by October 1796 as fires devastate New York City and prizes and lotteries circulate alongside civilian notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Keppel
Dirk
Staten Dland
New York
General Howe
Hina
L.age
Kary
Harvie
Port Glarzow
King’s Bridge
Burgoyne
Reb Ust
Glafzors
Washington
Kingsbridge
Cco
Howe
Wallington
Moexircal
Jared Mostend
Chamble
St. John’s
Lake Champlain
Arnold
Ile Aux Noix
la Prairie
Gates
Albany
Canada
Benburgh
Fils Aux Noix
Batteaus, &c
Crown Point
Ticonderogo
Azar
York Island
W. Howe
Unclear colonial shipping seizure and political notes
Fragmentary report describes the Sarah itizsbeth Foot a rich ship seized by a provincial privateer on October 23. It notes English seamen shortages and political tensions between Britain and France, plus election news at Holyrood and arrivals from Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Itizsbeth
Jams Vica
London
Ocobrr
Rueben
Aff Rence
Youne Lurrer
Priory 3
Whursday
Holyrood-Eou
Cathcart
Earl of
King’s Patent Shining Liquid Blacking for Shoes and Boots
By the kings patent a new shining liquid blacking is produced by water only. It gives a fine shine without cracking, remains pliable, and is easy to apply. Sold wholesale and retail by W. Bayley in Cockspur Street London and by several perfumers at Leadenhall Street Holborn St Paul’s Court and New Bond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
É&C
W. Bayley
Cockipum Street
John Trice
Cox Leadenhall Street
John Grosvenor
Tinyfits
Holborn
F. Newbery
St. Paul's Chargee Yard
A. Rodwell
New Bond Streets
Essence of Pearl DENTIFARICE promotes teeth and gums care
An 18th century advertisement touts Essence of Pearl to improve teeth and gums, claiming whitening, enamel protection, and fresher breath. Sold wholesale and retail by William Barley in Cockspur Street and J Price in Leadenhall Street, with Bath dealer M Purdie. Price sixpence each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mere
Acob Hemet
Amelia
Hevet
Hay
J. Price
Pertuser
Leadenhall Street
Lond
M. Purdie
Bath
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
London Evening Post
Lord George Germain
My Lord
Wint CE R
Guy
Robert M’kengie
Broad Itegee
Nort
Ee City Hall
Brossway
North River
King’s Col Nee
Trinity Church
Leerde
Pecel Fom
Coe Loffre
Charity School
Old Lutheran Church
St. Pauls Church
King’s College
Groler
Hareswort
Flora
Brisbane
Halifax
Salter
Linzee
Newfoundland
C——le
Arsois
Deal
S.W
Iver
Polly
Thompson
Honduras
Farley
Vollard
Falmouth
GuitpHaca
Scot
Hoxton
Lottery Office
Privy Garden
Whitehall
Great Britain
Corves
Vrcuwe
Cornelius de Ves
Quebec
Dutc
Maidrone
Garland
Tam
Burgoynes
ABC
B. Weils and Co’s
Old State Lottery Office
Cheapside
India
South Sea
7 &T'S
Tres O’ Clock
Datton
Navy
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