A Loyal Bank Critique and Scottish Rebellion Echoes
A London Evening Post letter from Sept 24 1776 urges bankers to heed prudence in note issues, warns of consequences from American independence, and recalls historic Scottish up-risings and bank vulnerabilities. It contrasts financial risk with national destiny and ends with notices of theater openings and performances.
Great Theatre of Political Affairs for the ensuing winter
A mock theatre note lists principal performers in politics with roles and aliases. It names Lords and officials as characters such as Captain Driver Lord Freth Lord Gne Captain Bodadil and others, plus aides and stagehands, warning the public to refrain from interruptions during this satirical political performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-lane
Covent Garden
Stephen
Britannia
Lord Bute
Driver
N—th
Lord Freth
G. Gne
Bodadil
S—n—h—Limberham
Ditto
the Howes
R. R
Comus
C. J—k—fon
Palet
Lord Dmore—Marpior
Salto Anes
Ch. W. C
General C Ton
Earl P—y
Mayor Sturgeon
Messrs
Clinton and
Parker
F—r
London Gazette
Alderman Wooldridge
Thomas
Halifax
Carleton
Albany
Stirbitch Fair
Warwickshire
Derbyshire
Cheshire
Gloucester
Cottenham
Mr Grey
Princes-street
Ratcliff Highway
Fair Mead Bottom
Sol
Gol
Lambeth
Francis Marsh
Elfy
Inglith
Cattle
Mr. Cattle
Grey’s Inn
Harrow
Earle
Elq
Samuel Butler
Church-Sieer
N.B
Hazard
Guildhall
F. Newman
J. Thomas
Bartholomew Lane
Bartholomew-lane
Bank of England
Criticisms on Lord Howe and Ministry from Sept 1776
A dated protest to the Ministry dated September 28 1776 questions their silence on Lord Howe's May voyage and fleet since Staten Island report. It condemns misused funds and delays in Parliament for 1777 malt and land tax measures, urging action before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Howe
St. Helens
General Howe
Staten Island
China
Sea
Land Department
War news from New York and Barbadian letters stir the empire
London reports fear and speculation as Howe delays attack awaiting a full force from Heffer and the war division. Letters from Staten Island, Barbados, and Edinburgh describe hoped battles, ship movements, and a public alarm over supply shortages. Notes on auctions, politics, and stock prices accompany rumors of Lally’s son restored and ministers buffeted by controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Heifter
Heffe
Caffel
At&t
New York
Corke
Statensland
Britain
Ireland
Meinbergh
Fergeon
71St Regiment
Edinburgh
Staten Island
England
Lord Howe
America
William Erskine
New-York
Glasgow
Virginia
Greenock
Lords of the Admiralty
Downs
Barbados
Phisa
France
Count Lally
Lally
Beret
Boston
Quebec
Charles T
Customs
Mala
Dyson
House of Commons
Onslow
Treasury
Eat India Company
Portsmouth
Stiles
London
Mary
Kelly
Dungarvan
Kitty
Speke
Peace
Coachman
Rochester
Pearl
Biorn
Kragero
Otterbottom
Liveberg
Venus
Gowland
Wenfle Dale
Norris
Sunderland
John
Catherine
Dunn
Newcastle
St. Joseph
Ballebran
Peggy
Hardy
Clever
Colhoun
Oliver
Dorsetshire
Weddy
Calvert
Selville
Hanbory
Crouch
Wes Indiamen
Letrad
Cowes
Widdels
Thorp
Malaga
Wilks
Clark
Memel
Phoenix
Footner
Londom
Betsey
Jerrolds
Halifax
Lass
Lifton
Hull
Deal
Brooker
Newhaven
Herbert
Oporto
Walsby
Lisbon
North
Falkland
Peterhouse
Cadogan
Thomas Plumer Byde
Elgs
Ware Park
Hertfordshire
John Bennitt
Esg
Thomas Hill
Portman Square
Prince de Chimay
Duke of Berwick
Stewart
Chevalier de Fitz James
Compeigne
Paris
Marechauflé
Bethune
Flanders
Tournay
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London Evening Post
BANK
Spain
Hoare, Child
Snow
Genius
George King
Poliscript
Sullen
Captain Brazen
Lord C
r—Matter Slender
G. E——t—Gibbet
W——e E
India
South Sea
Philadelphia
Americ
Great Britain
Poe
J. Almony
Burnington House
Philadelbis
General Montgomery
Dry Smith
M'Tinzal
G. Kearfly
S- Sun
Ploet-street