Witty Uncle Sam tale and political satire from Downingville
A fragment from a 1837 letter includes a humorous Uncle Sam anecdote about wives and governance. The narrator, Major Downing, recounts reception of the piece and teases further tale, noting prints and dates while lampooning political figures and public sentiment in Hancock County era.
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