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Letter to Editor
September 24, 1799
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A letter to Mr. Fenno recommending Mr. Timothy Paxson as a suitable replacement for the late Mr. George Pennock on the Common Council, praising his merit, qualifications, and services on the Board of Health during the 1798 fever.
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Mr. Fenno,
It is with much pleasure I learn that Mr. TIMOTHY PAxSON Is proposed as a suitable character for a member of the Common Council, in the place of the late Mr. George Pennock. I am the more gratified at this recommendation, as it proves that merit, however modest and retired, cannot long escape the public eye ; and, I am bold to say, few characters can be found that will so generally meet the approbation of the citizens at large, as this gentleman. His qualifications for the office cannot be doubted by those who have the least acquaintance with him, and his extraordinary services as a member of the Board of Health, during the fever of 1798, give him a strong claim to the gratitude of his fellow-citizens.
A Friend to Merit.
It is with much pleasure I learn that Mr. TIMOTHY PAxSON Is proposed as a suitable character for a member of the Common Council, in the place of the late Mr. George Pennock. I am the more gratified at this recommendation, as it proves that merit, however modest and retired, cannot long escape the public eye ; and, I am bold to say, few characters can be found that will so generally meet the approbation of the citizens at large, as this gentleman. His qualifications for the office cannot be doubted by those who have the least acquaintance with him, and his extraordinary services as a member of the Board of Health, during the fever of 1798, give him a strong claim to the gratitude of his fellow-citizens.
A Friend to Merit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Health Medicine
What keywords are associated?
Common Council
Timothy Paxson
George Pennock
Board Of Health
1798 Fever
Merit Recommendation
What entities or persons were involved?
A Friend To Merit.
Mr. Fenno
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Friend To Merit.
Recipient
Mr. Fenno
Main Argument
recommends mr. timothy paxson for the common council position vacated by the late mr. george pennock, emphasizing his merit, qualifications, and exemplary service on the board of health during the 1798 fever.
Notable Details
Merit, However Modest And Retired, Cannot Long Escape The Public Eye
Extraordinary Services As A Member Of The Board Of Health, During The Fever Of 1798