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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from London reports stable political situation, speculation on John Wilkes' potential election as Sheriff prolonging his career, and Dr. Franklin's good health upon return from excursion, urging British Ministry to consult him on Anglo-American disputes.
Merged-components note: Merged cross-page continuation of the letter from London, which discusses politics including Wilkes and transitions into praise for Dr. Franklin's understanding of Anglo-American relations; relabeled the second part from editorial to foreign_news to match the overall letter content.
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" Every thing in the political way, remains exactly in the same situation as when I wrote you last. If Wilkes is chosen Sheriff next Midsummer-day, as I'm 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 will happen or no, he is an object highly unworthy any further consideration.
I saw Dr. Franklin to-day. He is just returned from a little excursion in 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."
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.
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London
Event Date
June 5
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Political situation unchanged; Wilkes likely to be elected Sheriff on Midsummer-day, potentially prolonging his career but expected to commit extravagance leading to downfall; Dr. Franklin returned from country excursion in perfect health, hoped Ministry will soon consult his advice on interests of both countries and remaining disputes.