Quebec siege review of Brigadier Townsend and his critics
A critical portrait of Brigadier Townshend during the Quebec expedition. The letter recalls Wolfe’s leadership, notes Townshend’s poor command and temper, and argues he earned no laurels from Montmorency to the surrender. It condemns his quarrels, delays, and lack of consultation with higher officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Portugal
Germany
Lord Townshend
Utopia
America
Wolfe
Murray
Carleton
Howe
Townshend
Monkton
Point Zea
Sancho of
Barataria
Neptune
Montmorency
M. Montcalm
Monckton
Point Levi
Townsend
Madnes
Dérahbam
Berfuk
Sennen
Parrison
England
Ireland
Townshends
Mungos
Macartneys
Bradshaws
Jenkinsons
Taeland
France
Meares Case Prompts Parole Evidence Debate in Court
A London court in Lincoln's Inn Hall on Feb 8 1772 heard Captain Meares seek an injunction to halt common law actions. Arguments centered on whether a verbal agreement could override a written contract regarding a 6000 rupee cargo and a 50 percent commission. Mr Thurloe vehemently opposed admission of parole evidence, declaring God forbid that such precedent should be followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East-Indies
Meares
Thurloe
Ghaz Or Dunning
Secret Court Conspiracy Foretold in Late Meeting
A late meeting of the Sons of Freedom reports unanimous support for extending the May sovereign’s powers over lives and liberties of the rising generation. The article laments the need to guard the Protestant succession, describes intrigue around the Duke of Cumberland’s marriage, and notes preparations for constitutional changes including Salique Law. Also mentions ambassadors at St James's, shipping goods to Falkland Islands, and various local incidents and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Freedom
Duke of Cumberland
Friends of Liberty
St. James’s
Earl of Rochford
Lord North
Queen’s Palace
Swillingbergen
Buckingham-house
St. Kits
Bernard
Ireland
America
Keninsburgh
Stock market snapshot with mixed bond and share figures
Stock market notes list various bonds and shares with rates and opening closing quotes. Mentions 3 per cent, 4 per cent, 1st half, New S S Ann, Old S S Ann, Navy and Vidoallin bills, and several fractional quotes. Indicates a volatile session with multiple securities traded and unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S
S. S
India
Liquid Blacking for Shoes Promises Superior Gloss
An advertisement announces a water based liquid shoe blacking that yields a fine gloss without stiffening leather. It keeps leather soft and durable, emits no smell, and resists transfer to fingers or stockings. Sold by W. Bayley and several retailers in London at sixpence per cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bayley
Cockspur Street
Haymarket
A. Rothwell
Civet Cat
New Bond Street
J. Grosvenor
Angel and Crown
Holborn
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church Yard
J. Price
Leadenhall Street
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Lieurgnant
Taevann
Pall-mall
Middlesex
Journal
Lincoln’ S Inn
Postscript
London
Poland
Paris
Bre
West Indies
Minotaure
Sceptre
Hirondelle
Etoile
Barbue
Petit Mars
Brett
Raven
Portsmouth
Downs
South Mims
Barnet
Lyon
Garr
Killiecranchie
Badersea
Wandsworth
London Bridge
Edward Derby
Boddicott
Oxford
Mary Knowler
Knowler
Boddington
Norehamptonshire
Wapping
Henry Gardner
John White
Betsey
Miss Wenham
Joseph Wenham
Bond-street
Portmouth
le Mars
Francoise
Clouet Dubuiffon
Havred Grace
Martinico
Liberty
Gale
Plymouth
Access
Holloway
Dublin
Industry
Barce
Carmarthen
Robert and Sin
Brown
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