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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1776
Page
4
A fragmentary dialogue presents England as a land of contrasts with questions and answers about social classes. It satirizes the rich as bishops and bankers and the poor as royal family members and clergy, while mocking politics, merit, fashion, and national virtues.
The passage recounts Parliament debates on colonial taxation, noting Franklin's remarks, Massachusetts and New York resolutions supporting aid to the Crown, and Almon's printed papers defending colonial contributions. It portrays the Stamp Act controversy, colonial reluctance, and alleged factional meddling by Scotland and administration.
Extraordinary London letter reports American battery opposite Guin's Island driving off Lord Dunmore's fleet to Potomac River. Dunmore wounded, ships burned, Roebuck saved the convoy, and the fleet retreated to George’s Island before evacuating to St Augustine. Additional dispatches describe Barbadoes distress, price data, and political notices as the war unsettles trade and governance.
The West Inpra MERCHANT item is postponed and will appear in our next issue as unavoidable delays affect Tonight's Paper.
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