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Letter to Editor
July 15, 1811
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter to the editor criticizes Democrats for past denunciations of George Washington while now claiming sole reverence for him. Includes a commercial report on Liverpool market updates regarding cotton duties and sales prices.
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This, Mr. Editor, was the shameful denunciation of the democrats at that day against the father of his country, the best and greatest of men, Washington—they now have the effrontery to tell us that "his name is revered only by Democrats!"
A Native American.
Boston, July 6.
Commercial.—A letter from Liverpool, dated 27th May, says:—"This day's mail brings advice of the minister having consented in the House of Commons to abandon the contemplated additional duty of 1d. per lb. on cotton, and that doubts are entertained as to whether the new duty on ashes will be imposed. Sales have been made at the annexed quotations:— Cotton, Upland, 10¼ to 11½; New Orleans 1 to 1s 3½: Ashes, pot, 40 to 42 and 43s; pearl, 45 to 47s; timber, 8s to 3 3d."
A Native American.
Boston, July 6.
Commercial.—A letter from Liverpool, dated 27th May, says:—"This day's mail brings advice of the minister having consented in the House of Commons to abandon the contemplated additional duty of 1d. per lb. on cotton, and that doubts are entertained as to whether the new duty on ashes will be imposed. Sales have been made at the annexed quotations:— Cotton, Upland, 10¼ to 11½; New Orleans 1 to 1s 3½: Ashes, pot, 40 to 42 and 43s; pearl, 45 to 47s; timber, 8s to 3 3d."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Washington
Democrats
Denunciation
Effrontery
Native American
Boston
What entities or persons were involved?
A Native American
Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Native American
Recipient
Mr. Editor
Main Argument
democrats shamefully denounced george washington in the past, yet now audaciously claim that his name is revered only by them.
Notable Details
Refers To Washington As 'The Father Of His Country, The Best And Greatest Of Men'
Quotes Democrats: 'His Name Is Revered Only By Democrats!'
Dated Boston, July 6