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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 22, 1759
Page
1
Paris dispatch notes the Gazette announces the day as the same moment that Quebec fell. The government seeks extraordinary measures to repair the situation and stop payment of colonial Bills of Exchange to uncover abuses aiding the enemy’s success.
Port News from Plymouth dated Nov 20 summarizes arrivals and movements of several ships. The Peggy Slop of War returns from Admiral Geary, and the Adventure Frigate sails from Quebec Bay. The King of Prussia arrives from Quebec with convoy ships, followed by the Success and other transports. The Swallow Frigate arrives from the Bay, and eleven Transfixees join from Quebec with Admiral Saunders. Winds are E N E and fresh in the Downs.
London reports the House of Commons to honor General Officers at Quebec and to erect a monument for General Wolfe. Dispatches from Vienna and Hanover discuss peace talks, Russian winter quarters, and losses at Münster. Admiralty updates show Hawke, Duff, and Boscawen actions against the French fleet, with bank subscriptions and local notices.
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