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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Nov 26, 1776

Page

3

American and British naval news and port arrivals in 1776 era telegrams

Letters from Glasgow and Waterford report Howe’sOctober landing on the North river, British victories and prisoner counts, privateer actions off Cape Cod, transport movements and ships captured or driven ashore. Dispatches detail arrivals at Portsmouth, St Andero, Cadiz, and Lisbon, with warnings of privateers, mutinies and weather damage across England and Ireland.

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Account of a battle on Long Island in 1776

An American letter from New York recounts a postponement heavy attack on Long Island by 3000 Patriot troops led by Lord Sterling and General Washington. The Delaware and Maryland battalions, under siege near a marsh and river crossing, held bravely while many officers were killed or captured. General Sullivan and Sterling were taken prisoner. about a thousand men were missing. General Washington wept at the retreat.

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Fire safety bills move in committee and Bradford road measure

On Wednesday in a committee, the fire safety bills including water and mutiny measures advanced. A first reading was given to a bill enlarging Mr Hariic s patent for preventing fire damage to buildings and ships. The Bradford road bill passed as the session adjourned to Thursday.

House of Commons Proceedings November 26 18th Century

The House agreed to Monday resolutions on the supply and read the bill to amend the Directors of the East India Company. A petition from London sheriffs seeks a bill to improve navigation from London Bridge to Staines. An adjournment to Wednesday followed with further orders on lighting and paving Kingston and a petition to light St Mary Newington.

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Bankruptcy notices from London and Ipswich trade figures

A series of bankruptcy surrender dates for merchants and tradesmen across London Guildhall Ipswich Coffee-House and Bath Tavern venues are listed. Names include Eigively Fearne Willian Kendall John Hawkins Christopher Blrne Samuel Gardner John Le Gres Samuel Richards and Joseph Bil with dates in December and January and certificates to be granted.

Eigively Fearne Little Towsr Ail Middlesex Halens Guildhall London John May Dring Ipswich Suffolk Olcander John Hawkins Christopher Blrne Wood-street Merchants and Partners Samuel Gardner Southwark John le Gres Samuel Richards Wootton-Undredge Cloucestershire Bath-Tavern Corntreet Brisol Joseph Bil Charles Trigut St George

Five Poor Inmates Named For Christ's Hospital Annuities

A committee of almoners at Christ's Hospital announces ten pound annuities for five aged blind recipients, with the payment process detailed and receipts to be presented at the hospital. Notices warn that several named individuals have died or may die by 1776 end, with the Treasurer to handle certificates. Halifax Common Council honors Mayor John Sawbridge for his conduct and public service.

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