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Domestic News
December 2, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Newcastle praises John Addison of Whitby and Thomas Maude for refusing government employment of their ships for the American war, despite poor shipping conditions.
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Extract of a letter from NEWCASTLE, Aug. 26.
"As the press ought to be a reward to those that do well, as well as a terror to evil doers," we ought to take notice of the noble and disinterested conduct of two very respectable Gentlemen, John Addison, of Whitby, Esq; and Thomas Maude, of this town, who have rejected every offer of employment for their ships in the Government service, for the purposes of the American war, although they are deeply engaged in shipping, and the times are very bad in that article."
"As the press ought to be a reward to those that do well, as well as a terror to evil doers," we ought to take notice of the noble and disinterested conduct of two very respectable Gentlemen, John Addison, of Whitby, Esq; and Thomas Maude, of this town, who have rejected every offer of employment for their ships in the Government service, for the purposes of the American war, although they are deeply engaged in shipping, and the times are very bad in that article."
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Newcastle Letter
John Addison
Thomas Maude
Shipping Refusal
American War
What entities or persons were involved?
John Addison
Thomas Maude
Where did it happen?
Newcastle
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Newcastle
Event Date
Aug. 26
Key Persons
John Addison
Thomas Maude
Outcome
rejection of government offers for ship employment despite economic hardship.
Event Details
Praise for the noble conduct of John Addison of Whitby and Thomas Maude of Newcastle in refusing to employ their ships in government service for the American war, amid difficult times in shipping.