The Mad Dogs and Public Fears in the City
A letter to the Paiate Ledger mocks fears of mad dogs in London and debates dog mania, press freedom, and public panic. It also discusses the wheat starch bounty and duties, arguing high duties fuel smuggling and harm farmers and manufacturers. Plantation news from Boston reports Crown Point actions and shipping arrivals and routine inward entries from Jamaica, Lisbon, and New Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperator
Ludgate Hill
Guildhall
Boston
Crown Point
Rutland
Col. Haviland
Rogers
Number Four
New Hampshire
Prussian Moves and Rumors in London Chronicle
London Chronicle reports from July 28 that Gibraltar Spain link remains closed and Prussia’s king presses forward toward Saxony. It questions overstated gains, speculates on Laudon Russians linkage, and notes Loudon’s near front with Poland. Vienna ministers recount six planned events, plus an un foreseen retreat to the Elbe. Concerns rise over Colonel Montgomery and Amherst's movements, Charleston letters and express delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Gibraltar
Prussia
Landohn
Laudoliv
Loudohn
Lignix
Henry
Drachenberg
Poland
Loudon Chronicle
Vienna
Dresden
Silésia
Breslau
Laudoln
Elbe
Glatz
Colonel Montgomery
Charlestown
Amherst
Ellis
Col. Montgomery
General Amherst
Mr. Ellis
England
Montgomery
South Carolina
London
Riafans for reducing the Duty on STARCH
A pamphlet from years ago argues starch production could greatly enhance the economy. It suggests starch as a valuable simple commodity, boosting the corn trade, saving revenue, and employing many poor. It details starch to flour ratios and notes starch byproducts feed hogs, yielding firmer meat for navy and trading ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riafans
Reed
An early Document to a Son
A brief devotional urging a son toward virtue and learning. It emphasizes kindness, prudence, humility, and humane conduct, wishing that learning be accompanied by virtue. The author envisions guidance from God in meeting human needs and aspires toward paths leading to blessed places where virtuous men are exalted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet-Street
Baily
Pater-notter-Row
Warwick-Lane
Pope
Bes
Port News Deal Setback Ships Returned On Sept 3
Wind W S W put back all outward bound ships yesterday and remained. The Friendship Faulkner, Gravesend, and several arrivals from Jamaica Maryland and Petersburg are listed among ships returning or sailing routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port News Deal
W.S. W
Friendship
Faulkner
Philadelphia
Gravesend
Diana
Stanny
Kingston
Thomas
Prince George
Calvert
Betsey
Summerfall
Jamaica
Jane
Garnett
Maryland
Lyon
Riddal
Guadalupe
Polly
Mockley
George
Shatford
Curling
Ann
Hanks
Peggy
Wallis
Hazard
Hogard
Adventure
Jordan
Petersburg
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Eng Ibland
Plantation News
Miriam
Lake
Recovery
Taylor
Lisbon
Seaflower
Robinson
New York
Union
Deady
Hercules
Hazelwood
Salem
Abigal
Arthur
Homer
Hallifax
Duke of Marlborough
Guy
Rhodese Island
Elizabeth
Bull
Ditto
Dolphin
Greenman
Industry
Carman
Amboy
Esther
Burt
Molly
Sparkes
Batchelor
Flower
New Providence
Morning Star
Welch
Antigua
Brice
Fiat
Adderly
Bermudas
James and
Mary
Friend
Dragon
Hammel
Todd
Montferrat
Speedwell
Stout
St. Kitts
Victory
Harvey
Hayfield
Henderson
Hamburgh
Rhode Island
Swift
Clark
Cleveland
Andrew
Virginia
Unity
Moreton
Shearman
Francis
Burrows
Tryal
Gibbs
Phébe
Wyat
Deborah
Waterman
Lovey
Shiverick
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