New York Citizens Appeal to London Over Imperial Tax Policy
An 1775 letter from the New York City Committee of correspondence to the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council denounces Parliament’s taxation without representation. It defends colonial rights, warns against disbanding commerce, urges restraint and reconciliation, and pledges support for the empire if redress is granted. Signed by Isaac Low and eighty-eight others, it frames colonial unity from Nova Scotia to Georgia and calls for concerted action by London officials.
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Codinba
Cocim
Liberty
Boston
Maffichofets
Quebec
Shugg
America
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
Solitaire
Botton
Congress
Hese
Hughithing
General Gage
Button
Nova Scestia
Georgia
London
Isaac Low
City of
Landon
Regulating farmland and naval news from London to Boston
The piece notes a London regulation allotting every sixth acre of charged ground for cattle and corn, a vessel from Newfoundland reporting high demand for American enslaved labor, and a lengthy dispatch from Meirebant ix Charles Foan describing rising tensions in Boston and warnings of civil war, with militia duty, committee instruments, and a Provincial Congress planned at Watertown. It reports Lord North's pensive mood, a royal order at the Tower for small arms, and a May Provincial Congress in Watertown, condemning General Gage and calling for independence from his rule.
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Lon.don
Newfoundland
Ketter
Méirebant
Charles Foaun
South
Careling
Packe
Akirmish
America
Oor
Ranelagh
Boston
Lord North
Virginia
New York Gazette
Watestown
Watertown
General Assembly
Josefh Warren
Gage
Goncord
Josep Warren
P. T
Fragmentary 18th Century News Mixed with Personal Notes
A jumble of cabinet digressions and warnings against proceeding with debates on health or policy. Trade activity includes flour purchases in Bristol and vessel charters to Boston. A public economy push targets Yellow Admirals. A high ranking bride recalls a broken engagement at St George’s Church. Shipping notices list arrivals and departures from Plymouth and Bristol. The day ends with the death of William Hodgett, a veteran tea dealer and Free Mason in London.
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Admiral Graves
Bristol
Bofton
Hes House
Grof- Venor-street
St. George’s
Portsmouth
Jane
Viper Sleup of
Bryce
Bolton
John
Ann
Dispatch
Sexton
John Rogers
Plymouth
Ewin
Milford
Avittack
Bowen
Southton
Boloungne
Mabelis
Galleworthy
Warner
Mastin
Tigua
Clark
Ace
Wilka
Sunderland
William and Mary
Rawley
Guernsey
Alborough
H.ddock
Favorite
Fredrickfor
Regan
William Hodgett
Fenchurch Street
London
Night march to Concord sparks colonial attack narrative
An early American incident recounts Lieutenant Colonel Smith and 16th regiment troops marching from Bolton toward Concord on April 18 1775 to seize military stores. Six light infantry companies head to two bridges while alarms ring, signaling colonial opposition as dawn approaches.
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Massachuset’s Bay
Smith
Bolton
Concord
Pitcairn
Cangord
Thiles
Lexington
Mijas Pitcairn
Thwrath
Parsons
Laurie
43D
Riadeaiie
Grenadiers
Capt. Parsons
Boston
Colonel Smith
Major Pittcairn
Lord Percy
Rem
Col. Smith
Charlestown
Wheuse
Lexington to Concord Battle Narrative in Colonial Recount
The account details British General Gage’s Lexington advance and the Concord engagement, with Major Pitcairn and Colonel Smith directing troops, moments of exchange with armed locals, and the retreat to Boston. It notes casualties, fires from buildings, and the march back after clashes at Lexington and the bridge at Concord.
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Smith
Pitcairn
The Coroners and The Waterman at The First of August
A theatrical listing notes last night’s performances featuring The Coroners 5 with The Waterman or The First of August. The notice highlights show titles and venue activity in a concise entertainment brief.
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Hayyarket
Waterman
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