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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 30, 1777
Page
4
The Printer of the London Evening Bot republishes a letter once addressed to Mr Burke. It discusses Sir Francis Burk’s sentiments on the American inde Pendency and notes the propriety of inserting the letter in the Evening Post. The piece acknowledges the letter’s admission without breaching friendship.
Edmund Burke argues against opposition to the American declaration of independence. He condemns measures trampling colonial liberty and urges support for independence as essential to preserve freedom. He asserts Congress and European powers will align with an independent America for extensive trade and regional stability.
A letter from Higbe in London Maythilo protests Burgoyne’s bombastic claims about Fort Ticonderoga and urges a principled stand against ministerial corruption. It argues the constitution, liberties, and national dignity are at risk as America faces restraint and potential victory. The author warns of looming disaster if policy remains aimless. September 27.
A JANUS letter laments the British invasion of America, noting Howe advancing toward New York six weeks hence while Burgoyne retreats to Quebec. It predicts winter halting campaigns, a ceasing of authority, and widespread oaths of allegiance at Tryon as English shame and anger rise. The piece critiques taxes from Algieria and contractor enrichments, urging distrust of politicians and military leaders.
POLITICUS questions why the British commander has not reported from his July dispatch. He notes expected operations by sea, suggests a fleet or army setback, fears obstruction or misfortune, and laments the nation’s lack of timely accounts from the field. The piece hints at a campaign aimed at Philadelphia or Boston and calls for clarification.
A London Evening Post correspondent notes the turnpike roads in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire are badly kept with horse-tracks cut by carriage wheels. Toll-gates in places charge two pence, and the Peace Justices are urged to summon the hanganers to account for the negligence.
The fragment notes a proposed journal of war actions by ships of war around Portsmouth and Newfoundland in 1777. It references ships such as Alert, Eagle, and Romny, with remarks on striking colours rather than fighting and uncertainties about their locations and impress service.
A mysterious note from September mentions a four-pound note sought in Southampton town. It describes a Bank of England ten pound bill no K 225 payable to Charles Jewson or bearer, dated July 16 1777 London, signed by Gyned Wm Gardner. Finder to notify Mr Foot at 10 Ludgate Street London for a Guinea reward. Payment is stopped at the Bank.
Extra of a letter from Brightelmstone notes a crowded Guildhall gathering for the election of sheriffs of the City of London and Middlesex. Aldermen Peckham and Clarke are proclaimed elected. The piece also surveys stock news, insurance fears from privateers, and various social anecdotes from Deal and Beverley.
Bayley Perfumer announces Shining Liquid Blacking from his Cockspur Street shop near the Haymarket. The patent cake preserves leather from cockroaches black ants and other insects while giving a glossy black finish. It resists cracking keeps leather pliable and durable and is odor free with no finger daubing. Wholesale and retail offered at 6d per cake with export or resale discounts.
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