Political discourse on Wesley and parliamentary power
A critical letter ridicules Reverend Wesley and the argument over whether Parliament can tax the American colonies. The writer mocks Tory doctrine, defends subject obedience, and questions the authority of kings versus parliament amid wartime tensions. The piece reflects colonial-era political satire and disputes over liberty and governance.
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England
Wesley
Leavenhoek
Sacheverel
Charles the Second
Provincials Take Halifax by Sea Report Confirms
A London report states that Provincials captured Halifax Nova Scotia by sea with 1500 troops aboard 24 vessels, seizing arms and artillery, destroying Boston’s docks, and planning overland booty. Gov Franklin reportedly captured. Quebec campaign hints, while Lord Pitt and Gen Carleton tensions surface in Coventry protests.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Letters on political alignments in Swansfeld and Ravensworth
A correspondent from Swansfeld contends the published list mislabels the Duke of N as an opposer and praises Lord Ravensworth for his steadfast support of liberty and opposition to American persecution. The writer asserts the Duke has shifted to St James's, while Ravensworth remains true, citing personal observations in the House of Lords and support for repeal of the Quebec Act. The author warns the list contains errors and urges correction.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Lord Pitt
Carleton
Francklin
Duke of Grafton
Parliamentary Register
Jenkinson
Ireland
Coventry
Arcuer
Craven
Lord Craven
Marquis of
Rockingsham
Duke of Portland
Coust
England
House of Hanover
America
British Empire
Great Britain
Swansfeld
Alnwick
Lord Ravensworth
Duke of N
Duke of
Friends of
Lord Chatham
St. James’s
Lord Mansfield
House of Peers
Lord Canaden
Quebec A&t
Southampton
Winchester
G. ST. John
Odiham
British envoy letter from York on Tuesday
A terse note from York indicates a letter from the British envoy titled Let Ter. The message mentions Eumenes and references a Tuesday delivery. Details remain fragmentary with limited context.
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Cr 4Briton
Eumenes
ZJ Let- Ter
York
Troop Recruitment for Royal American Regiment and Gibraltar Embarkation
Mail from Holland reports Lieutenant Colonel Scheiter raising 2000 foreign troops for England with officers partly foreign, partly native. Ha nod troops to Gibraltar and Port Mahon embarked Feb 5–6. transports later failed Feb 8 with fair wind. Stock prices listed for various Indian, South Sea, and government securities with gains and losses noted.
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Hanover
Scheiter
England
Royal American Regiment
Hague
Ritzebuttel
Gibraltar
Port Mahon
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Portsmouth
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