Letter to Lord Howe on American war strategies and peace hopes
A British correspondent to the Rondon Bening Post writes to Lord Howe criticizing his conduct toward Washington after defeating a small American detachment. The writer argues the peace term is unlikely without conceding serious losses, questions Parliament’s support, warns of Hessian and Hessian-like failures, and urges public honesty about war crimes claims. The piece laments ministry failings, questions imperial costs, and ponders future conflicts with France and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Washington
New- York
Howes
Minden
New-York
Boston
Halifax
America
Canada
Commons
Great Britain
Questions to the Ministry on Franco American Peace
A London Evening Port letter asks the Ministry whether France has allied with the American Colonies and acknowledged independence. It questions British peace with France, cites six French ships aiding the rebels, and recalls the supposed massacre of provincial forces on Long Island and who ordered it, questioning reconciliation aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Great Britain
Long Island
Louis the Altich
Bermuda
Col. Monéton
General Monéton
Quebec
Nancy
Blyth
Bailie Jane
Room Nevis
Coffin
R.T. Prinzess Royal
R. T
Earl of Errol
Bartlett
Portland
Dixon
Hetler
Crumbeg
Royal Exchange
Bowden
Mary
James
Moore Isaac
Craig Black River
Caren James
Higgins
Lively
Carter
Freedom
Wallis R. T
Dankin
Maria
Hall
Dove
Cunningham Percy
Cleveland
William and Mary
Casey
Henrietta
Hogman
Ann
Davis Sarah
Paiberg
Peggy
Dunlop
Duke of Leinster
Carew
Diana
Mayberg
Farie Blaze
Smith
Agnus
Mather Ragle
Barnes
Whitborne
Cunningham William
Brand
Susannah
Crawford Caledonia
Spears
Lamont R.T. Lord Stanley
Strickland Betsey
Wragg
Rachael
Henry R
T. Hope
Quince
Nathaniel
Eliz
Anna Maria
Pringle Nancy
Sally
Snowball
Nelly
Bradstrees
Aurora
Pocock
Friendship
St .Jones
Mathews
FBI
R. Fi
Washington’s resilience amid victory rhetoric over Long Island
A correspondent argues the ministry inflates a minor victory and warns Parliament and the nation about false courage and government principles. The piece contrasts British missteps with American resolve, noting Congress defies intimidation as New York shifts, liberty endures, and American resources grow despite funding and supply challenges. It references broader historical echoes from the Dutch, English, and Spanish conflicts to urge prudent judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Bes
Charles Town
Washington
Congress
Corn
New- York
Senate
Rome
America
United Provinces
Crown of
Spain
Bristol
Portsmouth
New Medicinal Dictionary and English Dispensatory Announcement
This day was published price 6s bound in one volume Ottawa ninth edition with many improvements from the eminent authors of TSN PHYSICO MEDICUM or A New Medicinal Dictionary explained terms used in natural philosophy and branches. Collected from eminent authors by JOHN QUINCY MD Priviled for T London in Paternoster Row. Also available A Complete English Dispensatory in two parts theoretical and practical fourteenth edition bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O¢Tawa
TSN
Physico-Medicum
Profethen
John Quincy
T. Lonman
Fourth Edition Heart of Speaking Practice Rules
In one octavo volume priced for bound edition this fourth edition gathers an Essay on proper expression of principal passions and humours in reading or public speaking. It offers leading antient and modern authorities with notes on usage and direction, an emphasis on emphatic words with italics, and a tract on practice and exercises with an index of passions and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledinsken
Longman
J. Buckland
Lilly
Y. Field
Lealenha
The Hanover Planter Arrives at Bristol With News
A report from Jamaica notes the Hanover Planter arrived at Bristol after convoy by the Maidstone and Pallas fr roc, with several ships short of fresh water and some separating from the convoy in a gale. Dispatches mention Bermuda, a blocked vessel, and crews seeking relief, while an Irish orator visits Drury Lane and a chart of captured ships lists numerous vessels and captains.
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Jamaica
Bristol
Maidstone
Pallas
Dover
Mary
Leith
Mason
Florida
Privy Council
Drury Lane
Angelo
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Rondon Bening Post
To - Loha' Germaine
My Lord
American
West India
West-India Islands
West India Islands
London Evening Port
Postscript
London
Lloyd’s
Earl Mansfield
Deal
Bruce
Maffey
Chester
Fanny
Betsey
Poole
N.N.E
Falasuth
John and Mary
William Jenkins
Brother
Port Royal
Globe Stairs
Rotherhithe
Jolly
Whitecross-street
Taylor
Fred
Brick-lane
Hazard
Richardson
Goodluck Bey
Cornhill
King’s Menle
Charing Cross
Wenham and Co. Teg
India
South Sea
Dito
Consol
Dicto
Inia
Pr. Navy
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