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Letter to Editor
July 10, 1811
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In a letter dated July 9, 1811, from Washington, Simon Pure writes to Samuel, asserting his independence from political parties as an American by birth. He confirms a presidential proclamation was drafted but withdrawn for unknown reasons, defends against ridicule for announcing it, and references conscious innocence.
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Washington, 7th mo. 9th, 1811.
Friend SAMUEL,
Thou knowest, I hope, that I do not attach myself to any political party. I scorn the thought of it—I am an American by birth.—I have before explained to thee, Samuel, my object in writing—'Tis not a hireling's work—Sweet are the dreams of conscious innocence. Perhaps this may look like vanity; but let those who are undefiled cast the first stone.
I observe thou hast been ridiculed for announcing a Proclamation that was shortly to appear.—But I can assure thee, such a writing has been penned—and as to the President's motive for withdrawing it, I cannot determine. There are probably some politicians in thy own town who can clear up this difficulty.—But there was a Proclamation, and it cannot be denied.
I have nothing further at present to say to thee, but shall write again shortly.
Thine,
SIMON PURE.
Friend SAMUEL,
Thou knowest, I hope, that I do not attach myself to any political party. I scorn the thought of it—I am an American by birth.—I have before explained to thee, Samuel, my object in writing—'Tis not a hireling's work—Sweet are the dreams of conscious innocence. Perhaps this may look like vanity; but let those who are undefiled cast the first stone.
I observe thou hast been ridiculed for announcing a Proclamation that was shortly to appear.—But I can assure thee, such a writing has been penned—and as to the President's motive for withdrawing it, I cannot determine. There are probably some politicians in thy own town who can clear up this difficulty.—But there was a Proclamation, and it cannot be denied.
I have nothing further at present to say to thee, but shall write again shortly.
Thine,
SIMON PURE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Political Independence
Presidential Proclamation
Withdrawal
American Birth
Ridicule
Conscious Innocence
What entities or persons were involved?
Simon Pure
Friend Samuel
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Simon Pure
Recipient
Friend Samuel
Main Argument
the writer maintains political independence as an american, confirms a presidential proclamation was drafted but withdrawn, and suggests local politicians can explain the motive while defending against ridicule for its announcement.
Notable Details
Sweet Are The Dreams Of Conscious Innocence.
Let Those Who Are Undefiled Cast The First Stone.
Quaker Style Language With 'Thou' And 'Thee'.