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Satirical Monitor Fragment From 1760 Letter
A fragment from The Monitor dated Saturday 14 1760 opens with a satirical note to the monarch and public benefit, referencing stomach crudities and colonial interests. The text includes a humorous exchange about marriage haste and a crude description of drinking to spark conversation, ending with a North of Ireland reference and a family tradition remark.
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