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Letter to Editor
December 7, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Letter from 'Doctor Quack' to Mr. Davis expressing admiration for Napoleon Bonaparte amid reports of his capture, symbolically interpreting his name to represent the noble portion of France's military, while the remainder is left to British reform.
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Full Text
From the Mirror printed at Concord, (N.H.)
MR. DAVIS,
I find by a late paper, the capture of Gen. Buonaparte is so far confirmed, that politicians for and against, gave it credit. I wish not to be considered an enemy to that brave and humane man—for from the commencement of his career, to the present moment, I have revered the man and admired his actions -But divide Buonaparte into two syllables, leaving out the a, which I suppose to be superfluous, you will find its translation into English to be typical, figurative, and significant,—of a large part or proportion, of the naval and land strength of that sacrilegious and barbarous nation, which he now honors with his services—the other part, which every well informed man will not hesitate to stile the refuse of the nation, together with the council of five hundred and five directors, with Talleyrand, the Jesuit and impostor I will leave under the care and guardianship of John Bull, who will Shortly give them a government and laws, consistent with the dignity of rational beings, nurtured and brought up under the care and protection of the common Father of ALL.
DOCTOR QUACK.
MR. DAVIS,
I find by a late paper, the capture of Gen. Buonaparte is so far confirmed, that politicians for and against, gave it credit. I wish not to be considered an enemy to that brave and humane man—for from the commencement of his career, to the present moment, I have revered the man and admired his actions -But divide Buonaparte into two syllables, leaving out the a, which I suppose to be superfluous, you will find its translation into English to be typical, figurative, and significant,—of a large part or proportion, of the naval and land strength of that sacrilegious and barbarous nation, which he now honors with his services—the other part, which every well informed man will not hesitate to stile the refuse of the nation, together with the council of five hundred and five directors, with Talleyrand, the Jesuit and impostor I will leave under the care and guardianship of John Bull, who will Shortly give them a government and laws, consistent with the dignity of rational beings, nurtured and brought up under the care and protection of the common Father of ALL.
DOCTOR QUACK.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Satirical
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Forces
British Reform
Symbolic Name
Political Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Doctor Quack
Mr. Davis
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Doctor Quack
Recipient
Mr. Davis
Main Argument
despite admiration for napoleon bonaparte, his capture symbolizes the separation of france's noble military forces under him from the nation's refuse, which britain will reform into a proper government.
Notable Details
Symbolic Interpretation Of 'Buonaparte' As 'Buon Parte' Meaning Good Part
References To Council Of Five Hundred, Five Directors, And Talleyrand As Impostor
Pseudonym 'Doctor Quack' Suggesting Satirical Tone