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Editorial
March 2, 1812
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary from Boston Messenger on the unfortunate timing of cold weather during deliberations for supplying blankets to the Canadian campaign; families lack spares but pledge lives and fortunes instead, suggesting postponement until summer.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
From the Boston Messenger.
It was truly unfortunate for the campaign to Canada, that the terrible cold Saturday happened just as the blanket committee were deliberating on his Excellency's special message. For on Monday following, upon further inquiry into the subject, it was found that every family, instead of having a spare blanket for patriotism—an extra one for comfort would be very acceptable.
They have no objection to "pledge their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honour"—but cannot part with their blankets! Under these discouraging circumstances, we suspect the committee intend to postpone their report till dog-days, when old Massachusetts can more conveniently "furnish its quota."—In the mean time, recommend the adoption of the lives and fortunes resolutions, as the cheapest substitute for the blankets.
It was truly unfortunate for the campaign to Canada, that the terrible cold Saturday happened just as the blanket committee were deliberating on his Excellency's special message. For on Monday following, upon further inquiry into the subject, it was found that every family, instead of having a spare blanket for patriotism—an extra one for comfort would be very acceptable.
They have no objection to "pledge their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honour"—but cannot part with their blankets! Under these discouraging circumstances, we suspect the committee intend to postpone their report till dog-days, when old Massachusetts can more conveniently "furnish its quota."—In the mean time, recommend the adoption of the lives and fortunes resolutions, as the cheapest substitute for the blankets.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Affairs
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Canadian Campaign
Blanket Shortage
Military Supplies
Patriotism
Massachusetts Quota
What entities or persons were involved?
His Excellency
Blanket Committee
Old Massachusetts
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Blanket Shortage For Canadian Campaign
Stance / Tone
Satirical Critique Of Insufficient Public Support
Key Figures
His Excellency
Blanket Committee
Old Massachusetts
Key Arguments
Cold Weather Coincided With Deliberations On Blanket Supplies
Families Lack Spare Blankets Despite Patriotism
No Objection To Pledging Lives, Fortunes, And Honor
Suggest Postponing Report Until Dog Days
Recommend Resolutions As Cheaper Substitute For Blankets