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Letter to Editor
June 5, 1793
National Gazette
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An extract from a letter dated June 3 from Trenton compares the sentiments and language in Gen. Dumouriez's letter to the French nation with Rev. Dr. Duche's 1777 letter to Gen. Washington, highlighting their similarity in treasonous rhetoric against Congress and the army.
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Extract of a letter from Trenton, June 3.
Perusing Gen. Dumourier's letter to the French nation, and comparing it with that of Doctor Duche to Gen. Washington (dated Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1777,) I was struck with the remarkable similarity of sentiment and language. Compare the following extract from the Rev. doctor's letter with part of Dumourier's, and you will be convinced that the language of treason and sedition is always the same.—"After this view of the Congress (having previously called them the dregs of America) turn to the army. The whole world knows that its only existence depends upon you; that your death: or captivity disperses it in a moment. and that there is not a man on that side of the question in America, capable of succeeding you.—As to the army it self, what have you to expect from them ? Have they not frequently abandoned you yourself in the hour of extremity? Can you have the least confidence in a set of undisciplined men and officers, many of whom have been taken from the lowest of the people, without principle, without courage; take away them who surround your person, how very few are there you can ask to sit at your table !"
Perusing Gen. Dumourier's letter to the French nation, and comparing it with that of Doctor Duche to Gen. Washington (dated Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1777,) I was struck with the remarkable similarity of sentiment and language. Compare the following extract from the Rev. doctor's letter with part of Dumourier's, and you will be convinced that the language of treason and sedition is always the same.—"After this view of the Congress (having previously called them the dregs of America) turn to the army. The whole world knows that its only existence depends upon you; that your death: or captivity disperses it in a moment. and that there is not a man on that side of the question in America, capable of succeeding you.—As to the army it self, what have you to expect from them ? Have they not frequently abandoned you yourself in the hour of extremity? Can you have the least confidence in a set of undisciplined men and officers, many of whom have been taken from the lowest of the people, without principle, without courage; take away them who surround your person, how very few are there you can ask to sit at your table !"
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Informative
Persuasive
Historical
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Military War
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Dumourier Letter
Duche Washington
Treason Sedition
American Congress
Revolutionary Army
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
the letters of gen. dumouriez to the french nation and dr. duche to gen. washington exhibit remarkable similarity in sentiment and language, demonstrating that the rhetoric of treason and sedition remains consistent.
Notable Details
Comparison Of Extracts Highlighting Criticism Of Congress As 'Dregs Of America'
Description Of Army's Dependence On Washington And Lack Of Reliable Officers
Emphasis On Undisciplined And Low Origin Soldiers