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Foreign News
February 25, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
On Dec. 13, a member of an assembly converses with the Lord Mayor about the King's speech, which the Lord Mayor jestingly refers to as the 'American death warrant,' expressing disapproval of its content regarding the American colonies.
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Dec. 13. A Gentleman, who is a member of a certain assembly, asked the Lord Mayor, a few days ago, how he liked the King's speech. What speech? answers the Lord Mayor. Why, that printed speech in your hand, replies the member. You mistake, cries my Lord, this is no speech, it is the American death warrant. You are merry, cries the member. Yes, returns the Lord Mayor, I thank God it is not my death warrant. But, to be serious, says the member, don't you think the speech is a good one? Yes, returns the Lord Mayor, it is a bloody good one.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Kings Speech
American Death Warrant
Lord Mayor
Political Conversation
Colonial Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Mayor
Gentleman (Member Of A Certain Assembly)
Where did it happen?
America
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
America
Event Date
Dec. 13.
Key Persons
Lord Mayor
Gentleman (Member Of A Certain Assembly)
Event Details
A Gentleman, member of a certain assembly, asks the Lord Mayor how he likes the King's speech. The Lord Mayor mistakes it initially, then calls it the 'American death warrant' in jest, thanking God it's not his own. When asked seriously if it's a good speech, he replies it is a 'bloody good one.'