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Englishman's Pride and the Word Briton in 1762 Speech
A letter from an Englishman in 1762 defends the term Englishman over Briton amid Scottish clubs, praises King George III, and laments foreign opinion after Newfoundland loss. The writer embraces national history, loyalty to the crown, and disdain for French rivals, ending mid-sentence with personal irritation.
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