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Domestic News
August 15, 1771
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from London, June 5, reports unchanged political situation, anticipates John Wilkes' election as Sheriff prolonging his career, and notes Dr. Benjamin Franklin's good health and suitability for advising the British Ministry on disputes with the colonies.
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Extract of a Letter from London, June 5.
Every Thing in the political Way remains exactly in the same Situation as when I wrote last. If Wilkes is chosen Sheriff next Midsummer Day, as I am apt to think he will, it will serve to prolong his political Life for some Time longer. When in Office, it is expected he will be guilty of some Extravagance or other, which may tend to undo him; but whether that shall happen or not, he is an Object highly unworthy any farther Consideration.
I saw Doctor Franklin this Day. He is just returned from a little Excursion into the Country, and is in perfect Health. I hope the Time is approaching when our Ministry will have both Inclination and Leisure to call for and listen to his Advice. No Man hath more studied, and more fully comprehends, the true Interests of both Countries, and has more enlarged Views of human Nature, and the general Interests of Mankind, than he has; no Man deserves better of Society; and, of Course, no Man is fitter to be consulted upon the great Objects now in Contemplation, and upon the Grounds of Dispute which still remain to be adjusted between us.
Every Thing in the political Way remains exactly in the same Situation as when I wrote last. If Wilkes is chosen Sheriff next Midsummer Day, as I am apt to think he will, it will serve to prolong his political Life for some Time longer. When in Office, it is expected he will be guilty of some Extravagance or other, which may tend to undo him; but whether that shall happen or not, he is an Object highly unworthy any farther Consideration.
I saw Doctor Franklin this Day. He is just returned from a little Excursion into the Country, and is in perfect Health. I hope the Time is approaching when our Ministry will have both Inclination and Leisure to call for and listen to his Advice. No Man hath more studied, and more fully comprehends, the true Interests of both Countries, and has more enlarged Views of human Nature, and the general Interests of Mankind, than he has; no Man deserves better of Society; and, of Course, no Man is fitter to be consulted upon the great Objects now in Contemplation, and upon the Grounds of Dispute which still remain to be adjusted between us.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
London Politics
John Wilkes
Sheriff Election
Benjamin Franklin
British Ministry
Anglo American Relations
What entities or persons were involved?
Wilkes
Doctor Franklin
Where did it happen?
London
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
June 5
Key Persons
Wilkes
Doctor Franklin
Event Details
Political situation unchanged; Wilkes likely to be chosen Sheriff next Midsummer Day, prolonging his career but expected to commit extravagance; Doctor Franklin seen in perfect health after country excursion, praised for understanding interests of both countries and suitability to advise Ministry on disputes.