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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 27, 1777
Page
4
A fragmentary historical dialogue depicts a prisoner taunting an officer, boasting of military resolve and accusing leadership of cowardice. The speakers reference battles near Lexington and Bunker Hill, with implied outcomes and threats of confinement. The text alludes to Howe and Meffian battalions and notes plans for future maneuvers and a Christmas outcome.
A colonial letter recounts a 18th century Mohawk and other tribes raid near Albany. It claims mass slaughter, brutal murders, and infant harm during a prior war, blaming British policy and military leaders Burgoyne and Johnson for inciting savage attacks on English colonists.
A London Evening Post excerpt from November 23 notes a Philip Stephens letter dated November 20 1776 to the Town Clerk. It argues the Admiralty demands to press John Tubbs waterman and asserts his discharge cannot be granted. It warns against administration trampling liberties of Freeman of the City of London and pressing any citizen.
A speaker reminds the audience that feudal laws and royal prerogatives clash with Christian liberty and laments lack of repeal since the Revolution. He urges serious consideration of these infringements during Assembly in Compion Hall and to instruct worthy representatives in Parliament.
A deranged description of a suspect fleeing from a keeper near London Evening Post, rambling about Germaine and destruction of government posts. He hoards a Scotch mall, a pocket-book with notes, a portrait of Gen Lee, a broad sword, pamphlets and gazettes. Silas Deane offers reward for his capture.
The text laments the year branded by the minister as miraculous for Britain’s war effort, arguing expenditures rose to seven and a half million and that Americans borne tax and trade burdens under harsh governance. It recalls Burgoyne and Howe reports, ship movements, privateer actions, and colonial grievances while urging reflection on colonial taxation and governance.
Fragmentary 18th century style notes describe Aldermen Plumbe and the two Sheriffs leaving office at Westminster Hall to be replaced by new appointees. A Common Hall is convened for Thursday to elect sheriffs in the Savages room, with bread price reduction ordered due to insufficient aldermen. Royal procession from Windsor to Kew then to town for the winter. Also reports marriages and a parliamentary connection through the Catt family.
The text advertises the State Lottery schemes for 1777 with tickets and shares sold by Mondet and Co at No 6 Poultry London. It notes drawing begins Monday November 17 and warns buyers of security, urges postpaid letters, and lists stock and bond prices and terms to prevent impostors.
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