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Letter to Editor
January 1, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A constant reader submits a poem from a London paper defending Minister Pitt against attacks in a publication called 'The Beavers, a Fable,' emphasizing that honesty protects him from calumny and criticism.
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Full Text
From a late London Paper. To the Printer.
Our favourite Minister having been very severely attacked, in a late Publication, your giving Room to the following Lines will oblige one of your constant Readers.
To the AUTHOR of the Beavers, a Fable.
In vain may Rancour vent its Spite
While Criticks snarl, or Authors bite;
In vain pretended Patriots rail,
O'er muddy Port, or muddier Ale :
No Calumny can fix a Dart.
Where Honesty hath steel'd the Heart :
Nor can the Powers of Verse, or Wit,
Tho' all combin'd, dishonour PITT.
Our favourite Minister having been very severely attacked, in a late Publication, your giving Room to the following Lines will oblige one of your constant Readers.
To the AUTHOR of the Beavers, a Fable.
In vain may Rancour vent its Spite
While Criticks snarl, or Authors bite;
In vain pretended Patriots rail,
O'er muddy Port, or muddier Ale :
No Calumny can fix a Dart.
Where Honesty hath steel'd the Heart :
Nor can the Powers of Verse, or Wit,
Tho' all combin'd, dishonour PITT.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poetic
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Pitt Defense
Political Attack
Calumny
Honesty
Pretended Patriots
What entities or persons were involved?
One Of Your Constant Readers
To The Printer
Letter to Editor Details
Author
One Of Your Constant Readers
Recipient
To The Printer
Main Argument
no amount of rancor, criticism, or calumny from authors, critics, or pretended patriots can dishonor the honest minister pitt.
Notable Details
References 'The Beavers, A Fable' As The Attacking Publication
Poem Praises Pitt's Honesty As A Shield Against Attacks