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Letter to Editor
September 12, 1797
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Robert Simons withdraws his candidacy for a seat in Congress from the Charleston district, endorsing Major Pinckney as more deserving due to his merits and sacrifices for the public good, expressing unanimous support and gratitude for Pinckney's past services.
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Messrs. Timothy & Mason,
It is with great pleasure that I withdraw my name as candidate for a seat in congress for Charleston district, wishing that the votes for major Pinckney may be unanimous, which, in my opinion, his merit claims from us. In doing this, it is from a thorough knowledge that my country will receive more benefit from his services than from mine; and having no interested views of my own from the first, but purely the good of my country at heart; it is with pleasure I withdraw my name as candidate for this district. As to my good wishes to my country, I trust that the major's heart and mine in that point beat in union. I cannot do less than pay a tribute which is justly due him; he may rest assured that I with pleasure give him my sincere thanks for his past services to his country.
The sacrifice he has made of his private interest for the public good, claims on all occasions our warmest gratitude; as also for the present, when his private business must receive an injury, though for our advantage.
I am, Gentlemen,
With due respect,
Yours with esteem,
ROBERT SIMONS.
It is with great pleasure that I withdraw my name as candidate for a seat in congress for Charleston district, wishing that the votes for major Pinckney may be unanimous, which, in my opinion, his merit claims from us. In doing this, it is from a thorough knowledge that my country will receive more benefit from his services than from mine; and having no interested views of my own from the first, but purely the good of my country at heart; it is with pleasure I withdraw my name as candidate for this district. As to my good wishes to my country, I trust that the major's heart and mine in that point beat in union. I cannot do less than pay a tribute which is justly due him; he may rest assured that I with pleasure give him my sincere thanks for his past services to his country.
The sacrifice he has made of his private interest for the public good, claims on all occasions our warmest gratitude; as also for the present, when his private business must receive an injury, though for our advantage.
I am, Gentlemen,
With due respect,
Yours with esteem,
ROBERT SIMONS.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congress Candidacy
Withdrawal
Charleston District
Major Pinckney
Public Service
Political Endorsement
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Simons
Messrs. Timothy & Mason
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Robert Simons
Recipient
Messrs. Timothy & Mason
Main Argument
the writer withdraws his candidacy for congress in the charleston district, believing major pinckney's services will benefit the country more than his own, and urges unanimous support for pinckney due to his merits and sacrifices for the public good.
Notable Details
Praises Major Pinckney's Sacrifice Of Private Interest For Public Good
Expresses Thanks For Past Services
Emphasizes Pure Motives For Country's Benefit