The Middlesex Journal on American Militia Discipline
A fragmented 18th century draft discusses the inefficacy of parade discipline, arguing American militia discipline fits the country. It weighs Gages options in Boston, costed reinforcements, and strategic moves to suppress rebellion, considering routes to New York Philadelphia Williamsburg Charlestown and the challenge of 5000 troops against widespread militia resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
América
Gage
Sips
Boston
Bolton
Boiton
Bedford
America
Lord North
New York
Philadelphia
Williamsburgh
Charlestown
Williamsburg
New England Trade and British Wealth Debate in Middlesex Journal
The Middlesex Journal argues against Lord North’s policies, warning that taxing Americans harms English prosperity. It notes landowners, merchants, and manufacturers rely on America for wealth, with Britain’s trade bringing millions yearly. It condemns Bengal conquest, Baltic trade losses, and rising corn costs as consequences of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Journal
America
Lord North
England
Qar
East-Indies
Bengal
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Military Rule and Tyranny Compared in Public Letter
A writer condemns military government as tyrannical and a violation of humanity, arguing it creates perpetual soldiers and corrupts youth. The piece contrasts England, Scotland, Ireland, and colonies with Prussia and Austria, warning against royal militarism and pageantry that warp national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Duc Philip I
Lewis Kev
England
Scotlan
Ireland
Pressia
Austria
Blackheath
Wimbledon
Ushers Office Nuisance Sparks London Critique
A.B. Millbank calls attention to the Ushers Office of the Exchequer as a visible nuisance plaguing Westminster and the Strand. He urges Lord North to address the debatable site and its obstructive impact during Parliamentary sessions and in city life, noting crown buildings and public spaces in need of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster
Exchequer
Bellith
Strand
Crown
A.B. Millbank
Letter defending Mrs. Rudd amid forgery trials
Amator Justitiae appeals to the Middlesex Journal to publish a letter defending Mrs. Rudd, arguing against betraying the law for pardon, condemning the moral prejudice against her, and insisting on upholding justice and judicial faith despite public sentiment and the Perreau case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudd
Altho
JaRices
Jefferies
Perreaus
Rirdd
Robert Perreau
Fixes
Inquisition
Amator
Justitla
Reader proposes remedy for bad halfpence in papers
A letter urges remedy for coin problems, arguing halfpence shortages and counterfeits. The writer cites repeated trouble obtaining halfpence from the Tower or Bank and suggests provisioning at cost for delivery, proposing weight versus tale advantages and urging broader adoption.
Quicksilver Powder Claim at King Street Bloomsbury
Advertises a levitated powder of quicksilver as a universal medicine for gout rheumatism stone jaundice piles scrofula and many ailments. Promises cure of impotency nerves vertigo epilepsy palsy and apoplexy with minimal cost. Offers location No 6 King Street Bloomsbury and specific visiting hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Streets
Bloomsbury
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Middlesex
Jquanal
Wain Americas
Epior
The
Mr. Norton
Golden-square
Nuerry
Lam
Hanover-street
Long Acre
Elizabeth Haden
Norton
Gollen-square
Piccadilly
Gordon
Fore Norton
John Norton
Marchant
Meyer
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