AS IS WELL KNOWN, a hostile army has landed
upon the coast of Norfolk, and has already occupied
Yarmouth and Lowestoft, establishing their headquarters
at Beccles.
IN THESE GRAVE CIRCUMSTANCES our only
thought is for England, and our duty as citizens and
officials is to remain at our post and bear our part in
the defence of Norwich, our capital now threatened.
YOUR PATRIOTISM, of which you have on so many
occasions in recent wars given proof, will, I have no
doubt, again be shown. By your resistance you will
obtain the honour and respect of your enemies, and by
the individual energy of each one of you the honour and
glory of England may be saved.
CITIZENS OF NORWICH, I appeal to you to view
the catastrophe calmly, and bear your part bravely in the
coming struggle.