Vindication Letter Against Calumny Over False Charge
A writer defends innocence and denounces a charge as false, asserting the youth abused him and that the tale is a fabrication to protect a noble lord. He asks the recipient to review enclosed papers and return them, urging justice and virtuous reputation. He signs with respect, Sir.
Public Letters on Winchester College Affair
A reader argues about a master’s refusal to publish letters related to a dispute at Winchester College. The letter praises honesty and calls for fair explanation while noting the author’s unwillingness to involve readers or public papers. The scene centers on a soldier’s complaint and the alleged origin of the story.
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John Burton
Winchester College