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Letter to Editor
April 6, 1807
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A letter to Baptists in Portland mourns the death of Rev. Dr. Stillman, praising his Christian virtues and unshakeable Federalism. It urges readers to trust Stillman's judgment in supporting Governor Strong over his detractors.
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To the Baptists in the town of Portland.
IN the death of the Rev. Dr. Stillman, of Boston, you have lost an able patron, a valuable friend—a substantial advocate, an excellent man, and a Christian in deed and in truth.—All classes of Citizens delight to speak of his shining virtues and to sing aloud his praises—He was a man of taste, of learning and accomplishments: and all was crowned with strict integrity, sound morality, and every christian virtue.—
Let it be added that he was an unSHAKEN FEDERALIST—admiring and approving of the administration of Washington, Adams, and STRONG: Will you not pay more credit to the truth and judgement of Dr. Stillman, than to those who delight in abusing our excellent Governor? One sentence will satisfy your minds on this subject—IF GOVERNOR STRONG IS SUCH A MAN AS HIS ENEMIES DECLARE HIM TO BE, HOW COULD DR. STILLMAN ESTEEM AND SUPPORT HIM? Yet Dr. Stillman always did support him, and firmly rely on his worth: and you all firmly rely on the truth and excellency of Dr. Stillman—Whom will you believe?
A CHRISTIAN.
IN the death of the Rev. Dr. Stillman, of Boston, you have lost an able patron, a valuable friend—a substantial advocate, an excellent man, and a Christian in deed and in truth.—All classes of Citizens delight to speak of his shining virtues and to sing aloud his praises—He was a man of taste, of learning and accomplishments: and all was crowned with strict integrity, sound morality, and every christian virtue.—
Let it be added that he was an unSHAKEN FEDERALIST—admiring and approving of the administration of Washington, Adams, and STRONG: Will you not pay more credit to the truth and judgement of Dr. Stillman, than to those who delight in abusing our excellent Governor? One sentence will satisfy your minds on this subject—IF GOVERNOR STRONG IS SUCH A MAN AS HIS ENEMIES DECLARE HIM TO BE, HOW COULD DR. STILLMAN ESTEEM AND SUPPORT HIM? Yet Dr. Stillman always did support him, and firmly rely on his worth: and you all firmly rely on the truth and excellency of Dr. Stillman—Whom will you believe?
A CHRISTIAN.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Religion
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Dr Stillman
Governor Strong
Federalist
Baptists
Portland
Christian Virtues
Political Support
What entities or persons were involved?
A Christian.
To The Baptists In The Town Of Portland.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Christian.
Recipient
To The Baptists In The Town Of Portland.
Main Argument
baptists should trust rev. dr. stillman's judgment and support governor strong, as stillman esteemed him despite enemies' claims, given stillman's own virtues and federalist principles.
Notable Details
Praises Stillman's Shining Virtues, Learning, Integrity, And Christian Character.
Highlights Stillman's Support For Washington, Adams, And Strong.
Rhetorical Question: 'Whom Will You Believe?'