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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 24, 1778

Page

4

Apologia of Washington versus Howe and Clinton

A critical defense of General Washington's retreat and leadership compares Washington favorably to Howe and Clinton. The writer condemns ministerial praise for Clinton's Delaware crossing, contrasts supplies and discipline, and argues Washington's virtue, frugality, and loyalty to liberty define true military genius.

Fleet News and Military Movements From New York Extra

Extra reports Lord Howe at Spithead with Keppel fleet in sight near Isle of Wight. Frigates and 74 gun ships in chase, plus Sandwich, Ramillies, Berwick, Hector. North America regiments under orders, Coxheath winter quarters. future West Indies deployment under General Grant. General Washington fortes at White Plains. taxation and supplies, Saratoga wounded, and a France lottery scheme.

Aterter Portsmouth Lord Howe Spithead Eagle Duncan Sandwich Ramillies Berwick Hector West Indies Grant Washington White Plains America Clinton Saratoga France Peale Walkinshaw Christian Fiedler Koningburgh Bourdeaux Stockton Charles Hill Gottenburgh Dover Harrison Dunkirk Jannette Anne of Leith Gibwaltag Barcelona William Cunningham and Co Glasgow Ireland Clyde London New York Eye Harbour Murray Falmouth Saint Domingo Deal Downs Buffalo Namur Resolution Griffin Leith Wind N Admiral Parker Cork Duke of Ancaster Marquis of Lindsay Lord Mountstuart Earl of Chatham J. Wright Lord Bute Queen’s Palace Secratthy Bute Ferthinson

Expedition to Detroit and damages from storms reported

From Charlestown July 2 Congress resolved on an expedition under General MIntosh with 3060 men against Detroit and voted 932743 dollars for the service. In Boston September 3 the Count dEstaing has fortified Georges Island with heavy cannon from his fleet. A letter from Rhode Island notes Brigade Major Walker among the slain and details multiple wounded officers as Major Sherburne Lieut Col Livingston and others. Washington moves part of his army eastward and the North river fort is garrisoned by Orange Ulster militia. The Lady of William Eden delivered of a daughter.

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Prices of STOCKS This Day at Two o Clock

Stock prices listed with fractional values and percentages for Bank Annuities and Consols. Entries show varied quotes like 143 1 half, 65 1.8th, and 1762 for various bonds and annuities, reflecting market readings amid a noisy OCR.

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