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Editorial
September 25, 1767
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Satirical piece in the Public Advertiser personifying Britain as Mrs. Britannia, whose health is ruined by quacks; reports rumors of a national fast and prayers for her recovery, with physicians diagnosing incurable consumption or possible poisoning.
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For the Public Advertiser. London, June 26.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.
We hear that a solemn fast will be appointed throughout the Kingdom, and that a general form of prayer will be read in all the churches, beseeching ALMIGHTY GOD, of his infinite mercy, to spare the life of Mrs. Britannia, whose constitution is quite broke down by the quacks, into whose hands she unluckily trusted herself during her indisposition. Several Physicians of skill who have had access to her, declare her case to be an incurable consumption, her stamina being fairly worn out. Others suspect treachery and poison, and do not absolutely despair of a recovery in case the proper antidotes are used ; but of this there are little hopes.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY.
We hear that a solemn fast will be appointed throughout the Kingdom, and that a general form of prayer will be read in all the churches, beseeching ALMIGHTY GOD, of his infinite mercy, to spare the life of Mrs. Britannia, whose constitution is quite broke down by the quacks, into whose hands she unluckily trusted herself during her indisposition. Several Physicians of skill who have had access to her, declare her case to be an incurable consumption, her stamina being fairly worn out. Others suspect treachery and poison, and do not absolutely despair of a recovery in case the proper antidotes are used ; but of this there are little hopes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Mrs Britannia
Political Satire
British Decline
Quacks
National Fast
Consumption
Poison
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Britannia
Quacks
Physicians
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Satirical Intelligence On Mrs. Britannia's Illness
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Mrs. Britannia
Quacks
Physicians
Key Arguments
Solemn Fast Appointed For Mrs. Britannia's Recovery
Constitution Broken By Quacks
Incurable Consumption Diagnosed
Stamina Worn Out
Suspected Treachery And Poison
Little Hope For Recovery