London Petition Defeated Despite Massive City Procession
On an October Tuesday the Sheriffs presented to the House of Commons the City of London petition from the Lord Mayor Aldermen and Commons. A large procession of 200 coaches carried Aldermen Common Councilmen and merchants to Westminster Hall. The scheme was clearly defeated by White in a notable civic display.
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House of Commons
Aldermen
Commons
Westminster Hall
London
Scotch Rebellion Address Presented at Kensington Parade
This day the Merchants Address to his Majesty was presented at Kensington. The procession counted at least 300 coaches, with the first arriving at the Palace as the last entered Hyde Park. On return, 500 signers dined at Merchant Taylors Hall, with only about two Scots among them.
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Kensington
The
Palace
Hyde Park
Piccadilly
Merchant Taylors Hall
Civil War Era Letter Hints At Staying the Sword
A fragment from a Civil War era exchange notes that a proposal or speech, if not moving the Gracious Sovereign to postpone hostilities, could still help avert further conflict. The text references a Merchants Address and hints at royal or sovereign influence in decisions about war.
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Merchan
News from America and Europe in Sept letters and notices
Letters from Boston Newport and Cork report British troops fortifying Newport and Quebec rumors. Provisions scarce under ministerial army control. Other items note price changes in Exeter wheat and London hay, naval movements, burglaries, and multiple local as well as ecclesiastical appointments and marriages.
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Boston
Rhode Island
Newport
Rhode
London
Bellon
Norwich Mercury
Howe
Quebec
Carleton
America
Ireland
Pub. Ledger
Corke
Cove
Scott
Kilkenny
Plymouth
Wolf
Iing
Ballad of Essex Freeholders on ministerial nomination
A satirical ballad aimed at Essex freeholders urging skepticism toward a ministerial candidate and his uncle. It mocks promises, courtly flattery, and nepotism while urging the crowd to withhold support until the nephew matures and the uncle’s influence is restrained. The piece critiques political maneuvering and urges independence from patronage.
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Essex
Essex Freeholders
Lord North
Address to London Evening Post Subscribers by Veridicus
Veridicus laments self serving subscribers who monopolize Minuets in the London Evening Post context. He praises polite conduct and calls for a directing figure at the next assembly to improve amusements. The piece hints at the Stanmore amanuensis and references a prior issue from August.
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London Evening Post
Manchester
Manchester Lads
Tea Townly
Newcastle
Jacobus
Svanmort
Veridicus
Amanuensis
Stanmore
Letter from Boston Officer Denounces Hardship 1775
A Boston officer rails at army shortages and brutal discipline, railing against Scots officers and Parliament. He laments disease and death among troops, scarce provisions, and harsh punishments while condemning the Junto and alleged misdeeds of Ministry and traitorous letters. He warns of desertion and implores repentance for oppression.
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North America
England
Slaughter House
America
Lexington
Charlestown
Apa
Bac
Continental Congress
Gower Huron
London
Great Britain
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