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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 05, 1771
Page
2
The writer laments bitter political divisions among friends of the people and urges reconciliation or united effort for common good. He defends civil liberty, criticizes measures seen as threats to press and jury independence, praises certain reformers, and urges pragmatic cooperation across factions to preserve constitutional order.
In a published letter Wilkes defends his public service and honesty accusing opponents of bias. He asserts he has faithfully informed the public on all matters of interest concerning himself and his associates and pledges to continue with truth as his guide. He challenges rivals to prove any unfair writing and signs as Your humble servant, John Wilkes.
A verse passage exhorts wedded bliss and union through enduring love. It extols the sacred ties of husband and wife, their mutual flame, tender looks, and kisses, claiming even years cannot destroy the sense of belonging and that hearts are entwined as ivy around a tree.
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