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Letter to Editor
May 5, 1809
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In the Alexandria Daily Gazette, 'AN OLD TUP' writes to Friend Samuel, praising the style of his sheep-shearing account at Arlington but dissenting from the idea that U.S. independence depends on sheep breeding, humorously suggesting sheep have jeopardized it.
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Alexandria Daily Gazette.
FRIDAY, MAY 5.
The Norfolk Ledger says, Mr. Basseit
is re-elected by a majority of upwards of
300 votes.
Friend Samuel.
I have seen thy account of the sheep-
shearing at Arlington. It is prettily writ-
ten. Indeed some of thy friends might say
it is a "good thing." But I dissent, Sa-
muel, from the idea that our independence
is in any wise dependent on the breeding of
sheep: I dissent, because I believe it is the
sheep that have jeopardized our independ-
ence. Howbeit, let them enjoy it, we have
an adverse Opinion.
AN OLD TUP.
May 5.
FRIDAY, MAY 5.
The Norfolk Ledger says, Mr. Basseit
is re-elected by a majority of upwards of
300 votes.
Friend Samuel.
I have seen thy account of the sheep-
shearing at Arlington. It is prettily writ-
ten. Indeed some of thy friends might say
it is a "good thing." But I dissent, Sa-
muel, from the idea that our independence
is in any wise dependent on the breeding of
sheep: I dissent, because I believe it is the
sheep that have jeopardized our independ-
ence. Howbeit, let them enjoy it, we have
an adverse Opinion.
AN OLD TUP.
May 5.
What sub-type of article is it?
Comedic
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Sheep Breeding
Independence
Arlington
Dissent
Sheep Shearing
What entities or persons were involved?
An Old Tup
Friend Samuel
Letter to Editor Details
Author
An Old Tup
Recipient
Friend Samuel
Main Argument
dissents from the idea that independence depends on sheep breeding, arguing that sheep have instead jeopardized independence.
Notable Details
References Sheep Shearing At Arlington
Humorously Signed As 'An Old Tup' (Ram)
Quotes 'Good Thing' From Friends