Stamp Act Critique Sparks Impassioned British Debate
The Middlesex Journal reproduces a caustic critique of Sir F-s and his stamp act policies. It traces alleged missteps from birth to present, arguing the act fueled oppression and provoked colonial resistance, while praising restraint and constitutional petitioning as the proper response. The piece cites Parliament, governors, and Lord Shelburne, noting how policies bred friction across Britain and America. The tone is combative, asserting the author’s view of constitutional rights and the dangers of provocative governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
America
England
Armée
American Department
F——s
New York
Earl of
Tégerhett
Eicher
A.claude
The Hanoverian succession and Jacobite fears debate
A 1769 reflection condemns Papists and Jacobites, warns of a future revolution, and voices concern over reform in Canada and Nova Scotia. It notes the Pretender’s Rome return as Count Renfrew, calls for restraint on dissenters while praising Papists, and cites political tension under government pressure and church influence.
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James
Corsica
Poland
Perkin
Rome
Count Renfrew
Wilkes
Canada
Halifax
Nova Scotia
House of Hanover
Grenadines
Renfrew
Scoctifs’ Regiment
Demise of Our Fate and Wilkes in English Affairs
Fragmentary 18th century commentary condemns Mr. Wilkes and a court faction. It laments Americans siding with those opposing tyranny, while officers and gentry seek control of government and weather-related matters. Warns Britons to read signs of the times amid riot and dissipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilkes
Ma Wilkes
Commons
Parliament
Ong Luterell
England
Royal Grant of Gardens in England Description
Fragmentary OCR note mentions His Majesty granting control of gardens and royal palaces in England to an office of Superintendent, within the Great Britain region. Text is garbled but references governance of royal grounds and official duties.
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Great-Britain
England
General Mackay Sails for London Amid Mixed Reactions
In American News from Bifton New England dated Aug 21, General Mackay departed last Saturday for London aboard the Brigantine commanded by Captain Bartlett. The dispatch of troops to the town drew sharp criticism yet the general’s leadership earned universal satisfaction as Castle William saluted him with 13 guns.
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Bifton
New-England
Mackay
London
Bartlett
Castle William
Freedom of the corporation bestowed in Cambridge ceremony
Yesterday numerous Aldermen attended a session where several gentlemen received the freedom of the corporation. Notables included Sir John St Aubyn, Sir John Molesworth, William Ballard, Rev Mr Doidge, Dr Musgrave, and Dr Colwell. In Cambridgeshire on the 6th instant William Adams of Granchester and his wife, accused of ill treating Phoebe Haly as a supposed witch, pleaded guilty and were fined one shilling and dismissed with a reprimand after agreeing to pay all prosecution costs.
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Phawath
Yeterday
John St. Aubyn
John Molesworth
Barts
William Ballard
Doidge
Musgrave
Colwell
Cambridge
Wiliam Adams
Granchester
Phoebe Haly
Caldecot
London News Highlights Court, Navy, and Trade Movements
Royal couple alter plans at Richmond and will not return next month. Dispatches to Versailles suspected. Promotions in the military and aldermanic moves for John Wilkes noted. Trade measures discussed with Innholders and oats committee seeking port clearance for imports. East India and Maratta naval actions reported, plus Indian army movements and potential frontier tensions in North America. Arrival and departure lists from various ports are summarized.
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Versailles
Baron de Dieden
Copenhagen
Bernard Hale
20Th Regiment of Foot
Kingsley
Henry Parker
Bart
Thomas Skipwith
Samuel Gearbert
Joseph Heeley
Judd Hardig
Charles Packwood
Henry Seymour Conway
Warwickshire
John Wilkes
Farringdon Ward Without
Muffel-Court Society
Fleetftreet
George-tree
Westminster
King’s Bench
Mrade
Mr. Wilkes
Farringdon
Port Muck
Worshipful Company of Innholders
Old Bailey
London
Guildhall
Dk Wouprenee
Portsmouth
Plymouth
East India Company
East-Indies
Heyder
India
Heyder Alley
Madrass
North America
Fla
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Middlesex Journal
Lords
Britain
COTTA
McQownday, O&ober
Lendon Gate
American News
Ship News
Southampton
Providence
Mourant
Guérnfry
Liberty
Parsons
Dublin
Duke of Gloucester
Nevis
Goodwill
Roderick
Cadiz
Industry
Goatham
Peggys " Roffel
North Carolina
Carthagena
Nancy
Opttvie
Yarmouth
William and
Ann
Dawson
Peterspurg
Maryland
Achfah
Wells
Jane
Barbadoes
Leostaff
Christian, Sagar
Bremen
Stettin
Carolina
Fredricg
Kruger
Hull
Lady Maria
Thuaton
Stockholm
Swan
Friendship
N. F. Lamy
Ostend
B. Lumly
Sajly Hoy
J. Pastry
Cyprus
J.shepherd
Fox
Waterford
J. Sybrands
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