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The Craftman attacks the Crown in political libels
The Daily Courant notes a craftsman printing seditious libels against the King and ministers. It accuses him of stirring disaffection by targeting high officials, using initials, and invoking historical parallels to threaten royal authority. The piece condemns the tactic as impudent and dangerous, warning readers of its aims and dangers to monarchy.
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