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Letter to Editor
October 29, 1776
The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A satirical letter from the St. James's Chronicle imagines a dialogue with Echo, providing witty, echoing responses to questions on politics, trade with America, government figures like Charles Fox, and social issues, mocking contemporary concerns.
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From the St. James's Chronicle,
To the Printer of the St. James's Chronicle:
SIR,
ECHO, though called by the poets a babbler, is never said to have told lies. I was at a Friend's Seat in Hertfordshire last week, remarkable for the particular residence of that Nymph: walking out one morning, I put a few questions to her; some of which (such as I can remember) I have sent you for insertion, if they meet with your approbation, and also her answers.
Questions. Answers.
What is the Sinking Fund A Sinking Fund.
Where is all the trade gone, that used to be to America from England? From England.
Will it never return? Never return.
When will our disputes with America be at an end? At the end.
When will that be, do you know? Do you know.
Who can tell us? Tell us.
Who should be the favourite to the King of England? The King of England.
What is the first Lord of the Treasury Lord of the Treasury.
What are most Ladies of the Town? Ladies of the Town.
In what do most of our Nobility place their paradise? A pair of Dice.
What now is Matrimony? Master of Money.
What would become the Best, better than attending Levees? Tell me I pray. Pray.
What is the Board of Trade? A Trade.
What are the London Liverymen? Liverymen.
What is the character of Charles Fox? A Fox.
What is it for Littleton Little done.
What does a Man of the Town make the principal study of his Life? Life.
What does that tend to, Wisdom or Folly? Folly.
A servant calling me to breakfast put an end to my enquiries; another time I may perhaps send you some more interesting conversation between Echo and
your constant reader,
OLIVER OLD FASHION
To the Printer of the St. James's Chronicle:
SIR,
ECHO, though called by the poets a babbler, is never said to have told lies. I was at a Friend's Seat in Hertfordshire last week, remarkable for the particular residence of that Nymph: walking out one morning, I put a few questions to her; some of which (such as I can remember) I have sent you for insertion, if they meet with your approbation, and also her answers.
Questions. Answers.
What is the Sinking Fund A Sinking Fund.
Where is all the trade gone, that used to be to America from England? From England.
Will it never return? Never return.
When will our disputes with America be at an end? At the end.
When will that be, do you know? Do you know.
Who can tell us? Tell us.
Who should be the favourite to the King of England? The King of England.
What is the first Lord of the Treasury Lord of the Treasury.
What are most Ladies of the Town? Ladies of the Town.
In what do most of our Nobility place their paradise? A pair of Dice.
What now is Matrimony? Master of Money.
What would become the Best, better than attending Levees? Tell me I pray. Pray.
What is the Board of Trade? A Trade.
What are the London Liverymen? Liverymen.
What is the character of Charles Fox? A Fox.
What is it for Littleton Little done.
What does a Man of the Town make the principal study of his Life? Life.
What does that tend to, Wisdom or Folly? Folly.
A servant calling me to breakfast put an end to my enquiries; another time I may perhaps send you some more interesting conversation between Echo and
your constant reader,
OLIVER OLD FASHION
What sub-type of article is it?
Satirical
Comedic
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Social Issues
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Echo Dialogue
America Trade
Political Satire
Charles Fox
Sinking Fund
Board Of Trade
What entities or persons were involved?
Oliver Old Fashion
The Printer Of The St. James's Chronicle
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Oliver Old Fashion
Recipient
The Printer Of The St. James's Chronicle
Main Argument
through a fictional dialogue with echo, the letter satirically echoes and mocks contemporary political uncertainties, loss of trade with america, government incompetence, and social vices.
Notable Details
Echo As Truthful Nymph
References To Sinking Fund, America Trade Disputes, Charles Fox, Board Of Trade
Hertfordshire Setting