Fragmented plea on American independence and Franco-British diplomacy
The text laments British and Parliament maneuvers during the American conflict, praising France's aid and condemning Congress commissioners. It argues for dignity in negotiation, condemns harsh rhetoric toward France, and warns that insults to the allied cause undermine freedom and national virtue. The speaker denounces political leaders and defends Franco-American unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress
Ameriegi
France
Great Britain
England
Senate
Letter on Britain's Policy and American Independence
Indignatus argues Britain face a choice between recognizing American independence or pursuing a costly new war. He warns the Prime Minister that continued hostilities could destroy Britain's fleets and commerce within months, risking the empire and crown. The piece reflects 18th century political rhetoric urging prudence to avoid ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Hella
Axe
Tian
Fee
Lam
Indignatus
Militia policy debate echoes across the kingdom
The Printer of the London Evening Post argues that the militia could be disembodied for peace and possibly drafted abroad, challenging Parliament’s power. He warns that royal prerogative may swallow rights, questioning whether the people ever granted representatives authority to ruin laws and liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Frances
Globe
I -Kingdom
Canada
New York
Mutinous 78th Regiment Ends With Mixed Terms at Leith
Reports from Edinburgh describe the settlement of a Highland mutiny involving the 78th Regiment. Terms grant general pardon, all arrears paid, and a bond for compliance. Officers express dismay, while Generals Skene and Oughton oversee inquiries and mediation with troops billeted until embarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eGowe Mariza
Bat Tadley
Jebhepoit
Skene
Digmiore
M‘dinald
Che East-Indies
Duke of Buccleugh
Earl of Dunmore
Adolphes Oaghton
Lord Dunmore
St. Ann’s Yards
Canongate Uirdhouse
Oughton
Royal Infirmary
Regiment of Dragoons
Royal Glasgow Volunteers
State Lottery tickets sold by Johnsons at Pope's-head Alley
Licenced by act of Parliament the State Lottery is sold in halves quarters eighths and sixteenths by R and J Johnson stock-brokers at No 4 Pope's-head Alley Cornhill where government stamped shares are issued and tickets deposited in the Bank of England. Several capital prizes sold in 1776 and other lotteries. tickets and shares may be injured during drawing.
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Grongly
Keppel
Ferrol
Sackmidfer
Dunkirk
France
Murray Frith
Pentry
Montgomery
Sonial
Guildhall
Sheris
Chambert
Harley, Bull
Hayley
Hart
Thomas
Clarke
Pugh
Plumbe
Busness
Baker
Oliver
Coatham
Yorkshire
James. Lowther, Bart
R. and
J. Johnson
Pope’s-head Alley
Cornhill
Bank of England
N. B
Prices of Stocks at Tam Clair Bank and Navy Assurance
Prices of stocks and annuities listed with various rates and terms. Entries include Bank stock at three percent, bank annuities reduced and several ditto items for 1726, 1763, 1777, 1778, plus South Sea stock and funds labeled as annuities and bonds. Also noted are Leney Tickets and other scrip Omnium phrases in old financial shorthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadja
South Sea Sockakola
Dita
SPEP
Navy” Assurance
Leney
Bugle Inn at Newport seeks immediate tenancy
In Newport Isle of Wight a large commodious house named the Bugle Inn is entered on immediately and held in a desirable High-streets area. Richard Cocke is the contact for those wishing to become tenants, with several clubs and valuable connections attached to the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Isle of Wiget
Bugle Inn
Richard Cocke
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Hiner
London Evening Post
Postscript
London
John
Sewart- Mackenzie
Paris
Adarge
Lord Seaforth
Highland
Leith
Arthur's Seat
Eat
Thay
Eens
The
Edinburgh Advertiser
Lawyen
78Th Regiment
Holyroodhouse
Scotland
Lord Viscount Irwin
Marquis of Lothian
Earls of
Home
Aberghom
Eglintoune
Caffilis
Lauderdale
Loudoun
Dumfries
Dalhousie
Aberdeen
Hyndford
Roseberry
Viscount Stormont
Somerville
Elphinsone
Cape Francois
Prince of Wales
Chace
Stewart
Messrs. Cursningham and Company
Glasgow
de Count d’Artois
Houses of Bourbon
Winchester
Frederick
Tam
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