Peace terms and political arguments in early American letters
A Plain Dealer letter laments copied articles about peace with Britain, doubting their accuracy and arguing against French concessions in North America. The writer warns that accepting harsh terms could empower foes, while rejecting them might preserve naval power and reduce debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Louisiana
North America
Cape Breton
Neaufiendland
Royal Navy
Great Britain
France
Ledger
Plain Dealer
Moderators and Patriots Stir in A Midst Of England Tension
A London chatter about moderation and politics shows fear of factionalism as England faces delicate peace talks abroad and domestic strife. A diner at Dolly's Chophouse overhears quips about the Moderator role while citizens discuss unity, national duty, and public entertainments amid mounting political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly
England
Walter
Fately
Waller
Church of England
Rack
Franks
Toscano
Chelsea
Critique of public debate and manners in a divided England
A reader laments rude tempers in political debate among the Auditor Bri ton North Briton and the Monitor and argues that civility should accompany informed reasoning. The writer notes Howels letters color a country’s stance with spleen, questions the English Arabian Tale and Henry the VIII, and pleads for peace as the town stays unsettled and discontent grows despite reported gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
England
Scotland
Howel
Henry the Ilid
Truth and Trophy in the Viceroy Verse
A dense verse fragment by W. Worry protests at flattery and manipulation in public discourse. It pledges allegiance to truth, denounces elaborate rhetoric, and invokes Sidney Raleigh and national liberty while lamenting poets who seek applause over sincerity. The piece blends classical praise with political critique and elegiac calls for steadfast virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Philip Sidney
Sir Walter Raleigh
Earl of Halifax
Britain
Sidney
Sydney
Penshurst
Raleigh
Green Vale
Isles
Iberia
Cales
Original Balsam of Life Sold by Patentee in London
Caution against counterfeits for URxLINGTOON’s Original Balsam of Life. Robert Turlington, patentee, sells at Birchin Lane near the Royal Exchange London or via appointed country agents. It claims royal patent and warns that unsafe imitations may cause serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urxlingtoon
Robert Turlington
Birchin- Lane
Royal Exchange
London
Robert Turlingtor
W. Lowther
M.D
Sr. Lowther
Materia Medica
Nafor
Harrow-Garden
Croft’s
Shoe-Lane
Flet-street
Mr. Parker
Sydney
Ali¢y
Princesstcreer
Leicester Fields
Archer’s
J. Newbery
T. Paul's
WV. Bayley
Suffolk-Street
Haymarket
Haydon Yard
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W. Worry
Augier
Russia
Royal Chronicle of
Joun
Guntle Mer
John Fisher
Peechester
Cour
Brazussan
Lord Whitsworth
Se. James’s
Deferintina
Rusia
Cutacity
J. Fletcher and Co
Oxford
St. Pauls Church
Lypuri Yurz
Rosinson
Brickoy Ayer
Baieley
Beadenhall-Screes
Purces
Norco
Ch. Patentee
Tuo
Greenough
T. Greenough
N. Hart
Baily
Nathan Hart
Leagh
Pervons
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