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Fragmented political pamphlet from Literary Chronicle era
The piece presents a stream of 18th century political letters and commentary urging Lord North to open ports and ease famine pressures, criticizing aldermen and Wilkes supporters, and combining theatrical notices with a ledger of public figures and partisan views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildhall
Merit
Wilkes
Sawbridge
Oliver
Mr. Wilkes
the North
Monitor
Lord Bute
Treasury
L. C. J. Pratt
England
House of Commons
Talbot
Samuel Martin
Alexander Dunn
K.B
Riddlesex
King's Bench
Se.George’s Fields
M. Luttrell
London
Middlesex