The Yorke Observer: Forré Verse on Burgoyne and Washington
A fragmentary poem features Forré addressing Burgoyne and Washington with references to Delaware plains and Minden. It depicts alarm in town as thousands march, Highland clans and legions enlisting, and Washington answering with a call to arms. The piece ends with the hero declaring he will count the combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Burgoyne
Anfpach
Hanover
Minden
Congress
Wahington
Queries on American subjugation and taxation in 1777
A letter to the printer of the London Evening Post requests controversial queries about profits from subduing the Americans, costs of a standing army, tax collection, and debt serviced by taxes. It asks for clear, unequivocal answers by September 6, 1777, questioning policy and joint effects on the nation.
Bloody plea for ruthless suppression in London uprising
In stark verse the speaker urges brutal vengeance and wholesale slaughter as a remedy for rebellion in a colonial setting. The call seeks to terrorize Native and settler communities, detailing indiscriminate murder, rape, and plunder to quell unrest. The piece presents a savage, propagandistic threat rather than a factual report.
Poem on Howe Expedition and Ferret Mission
A historical verse mocks Lord Howe and a failed expedition. Two brothers vanish yet appear at times. The poem depicts landing on the New Jersey shore, Washington’s pinching, retreat, and their flight through Hell Gates. It ends with reflections on failed plans at Bolton and hardships faced by the troops.
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Howe
Parliament Fired Sept 9 1777 Major Gates Praise Extracted
Postscript from London GazetteExtra and letters from General Monckton recount Major Gates return from Martinico and praise his twelve years service in America. The note defends Gates against illiberal attacks on his skill and courage. The dispatch urges royal favor for Gates with Monckton’s commendation.
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Gates
Monckton
Martinico
Earl of Egremont
Whitehall
Major Gates
Fort Royal
Islant of Marbinico
Lost looters leave scent of crime in town tales
A fragmentary verse-like note warns that wherever the culprits go they will be found soon. It mentions burned stores and a Gazette that will be abandoned, and references pork taken to be found by weight, suggesting a local crime scare or satirical street verse in a 19th or early 20th century paper.
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the Gazette
Britain Eyes End to War Says Continental Journal Source
A Boston Continental Journal excerpt dated 1777 reports British forces faced by American lines near Brunswick, with Washington’s army countering attempts to seize Philadelphia. It notes harsh enemy conduct, militia arrivals, and a council of war planning action led by General Green and officers Wayne Varnum Debore, as troops pressed the British back toward Amboy and Staten Island.
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Washington
Mippre-Baoox
Philadelphia
Somerset Court House
Delaware
Brunswick
Green
Wayne
Varnum
Debore
Rariton
Amboy
Staten Iland
Stormontt
Despair and Defiance in the American War Dispatch
An extract from a camp letter dated 22d June 1777 details savage treatment of prisoners, hunger, and irons in dungeons. It notes Sullivan encamped at Brunswick, loyalist cruelty, morale among militia, and hopes for a final victory ending British dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle- Brook
Fune
New York
Burgoyne
Philadelphia
Great Britain
America
Promotions Sweep Through Army and Howe Seen Off Cape Henlopen
A July sea sighting places General Howe off Cape Henlopen on July 28 and near Maryland by July 30 with Sir William Erskine in his suite. Promotions are outlined: Generals to lieutenant generals, colonels to major generals, lieutenant colonels to colonels, majors to lieutenant colonels, and captains to majors based on pre dates. Additional items note a humane incident in the American army, a Jamaica mail arrival, and port news from Portsmouth and Deal with ships and civic matters in London.
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Howe
Cape Henlopen
Delaware Bay
Edinburgh
Maryland
Cheatapeak Bay
Philadelphia
William Erskine
Prescote
William Chalton
Lord Percy
Regiment of Foot
Duke of Gloucester
Foot Guards
Earl of Waldegrave
England
West India Mail
Granthany
Jamaica
Falmouth
Greg
Cocken
Corke
Antigua
Smedley Water
Plymouth
New England
Robinhood
Sawmey Barebottom
Theatrical Intrigue and Marital Allegations Abroad
The report claims a celebrated vocalist married a famed tragedian but lacks truth, suggesting he pursued higher status by false pretenses. An Earl’s rival allegedly wed a guards colonel, while the woman sought wealth by independence. A Bath intrigue involving a theatrical pair is rumored to be hushed, likely to fade as a summer affair in the Green Room.
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Guards
Bath
Prices of STOCKS at Twe o' Glock and Bonds
A nineteenth century market list shows Bank Stock at 132 1 4, India Ditto 165 1 4, Gold Annuities 4 per cent, New Annuities 79 3 4, Bank Annuities Reduced, Cont 78 3 4, and various India Annuities and Bonds with percentages and scattered fractions. Navy and Consolidated Bills, Long Annuities, Lottery Tickets and New 4 per Cents appear with assorted prices and terms.
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India
Cinnamon Drops Praise and Wholesale Availability
The text extols Cinnamon Drops as a sovereign cure for stomach disorders and related ailments, noting widespread praise. It thanks readers who shared cases and states the remedy is sold wholesale at 42 Fleet Street and by Mr. Southerns stationer opposite Park Gate, St James Street, at 35 6d per bottle with directions.
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Tiami Iton
Aths House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forré
London Evening Pok
Genns Immortals Mantt
London Evening Post
The
New Jersey Shore
Wathinpton
Hell Gates
Zlaynch
Bolton
London Gazette
All. Miler
E. R. Monckton
Abouna
London
Earl of Mansfield
Earl of Abingdon
Continental Journal
Boston
N. B
Sullivan
Portsmouth
Spithead
Ramillies
Digby
Adventure
Knight
Neptune
Cooper
Guildhall
William Naf
Requelt
John Coulson
Deal
Maidstone
Rose
Duncan
Catherine
Boog
Wier
Williams
Halifax
Thomas
Guinsdale
Downs
Majest
Trident
Peggy
Jemerson
Greenland
William Gibson
Litchfield-street
John Collier
New
Covorter
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Thomas Flude
Snowhill
Cheapside
James Griffiths
Jones
St. George’s
Bloombury
Taylor
Hatton Garden
Finch Lane
Cornhill
Good
Capt. Good
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
St. Martin’s-le-Grand
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