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Letter to Editor
November 13, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anonymous letter from 'An Old Man' urges New Hampshire citizens to elect John S. Sherburne, Esq., as a Federal Representative, highlighting his abilities, diligence, and potential to effectively represent their interests in the National Legislature.
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Citizens of New-Hampshire.
THERE being two Federal Representatives to chuse out of the four highest on the Nomination list, and JOHN S. SHERBURNE, Esq. being one of this number, let me recommend to your patronage the rising abilities of this deserving and extraordinary young man :
by preferring him to a seat in the National Legislature, he will do justice to your discernment ; and in the management of your interest--if good sense, diligence in business, a firm and persevering disposition, together with the indispensable talent of wielding these qualities to the best advantage, can ensure success--we may justly anticipate in him, every benefit which can be derived from the exertions of a single member
AN OLD MAN.
THERE being two Federal Representatives to chuse out of the four highest on the Nomination list, and JOHN S. SHERBURNE, Esq. being one of this number, let me recommend to your patronage the rising abilities of this deserving and extraordinary young man :
by preferring him to a seat in the National Legislature, he will do justice to your discernment ; and in the management of your interest--if good sense, diligence in business, a firm and persevering disposition, together with the indispensable talent of wielding these qualities to the best advantage, can ensure success--we may justly anticipate in him, every benefit which can be derived from the exertions of a single member
AN OLD MAN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
John S Sherburne
Federal Representative
New Hampshire
Nomination List
National Legislature
Election Recommendation
What entities or persons were involved?
An Old Man.
Citizens Of New Hampshire.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
An Old Man.
Recipient
Citizens Of New Hampshire.
Main Argument
recommends john s. sherburne, esq., one of the four highest on the nomination list, for election as a federal representative, citing his rising abilities, good sense, diligence, firm disposition, and talent for effective management of interests.
Notable Details
Praises Sherburne's Qualities As Ensuring Success In The National Legislature
Anticipates Benefits From His Exertions As A Single Member