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Letter to Editor
July 2, 1804
Jenks' Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A letter from 'One of the People' at Elm-Trees, dated June 25, 1804, to 'Plain Truth' (alias Sempronius), expressing appreciation for a recent article, sharing current farming activities with corn and hay, questioning the signature change, and affirming ongoing vigilance.
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FOR JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE.
Elm-Trees, June 25, 1804.
TO PLAIN TRUTH, A CHRONICLER.
SIR,
THIS morning I received the paper containing your address TO THE MAN AT THE ELM-TREES, Over the signature of Sempronius. It is exactly the THING I wished for.
Pray write me again soon. I am now busy about my corn; and the season being very forward, in a few days I must begin to get my hay ; but as soon as that is in my barn, I will again pay you the homage of my high respects.
Why have you changed your signature ? Do. you think Sempronius is more expressive of your REAL CHARACTER than Plain Truth ? I hope, in mercy to your readers, you will not become less attentive to that object by the change. I have marked you well ; and shall know you under whatever colors you appear? I will not change my position, nor misdirect my fire, if I can help it.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Elm-Trees, June 25, 1804.
TO PLAIN TRUTH, A CHRONICLER.
SIR,
THIS morning I received the paper containing your address TO THE MAN AT THE ELM-TREES, Over the signature of Sempronius. It is exactly the THING I wished for.
Pray write me again soon. I am now busy about my corn; and the season being very forward, in a few days I must begin to get my hay ; but as soon as that is in my barn, I will again pay you the homage of my high respects.
Why have you changed your signature ? Do. you think Sempronius is more expressive of your REAL CHARACTER than Plain Truth ? I hope, in mercy to your readers, you will not become less attentive to that object by the change. I have marked you well ; and shall know you under whatever colors you appear? I will not change my position, nor misdirect my fire, if I can help it.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Reflective
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Elm Trees
Sempronius
Plain Truth
Corn
Hay Harvest
Pseudonyms
Farming Season
Gazette Contribution
What entities or persons were involved?
One Of The People
Plain Truth, A Chronicler
Letter to Editor Details
Author
One Of The People
Recipient
Plain Truth, A Chronicler
Main Argument
expresses delight at the recent article signed sempronius, urges the writer to continue contributing soon despite farming duties, questions the change from 'plain truth' to 'sempronius', and vows to remain watchful and true to position.
Notable Details
Received Paper This Morning
Busy With Corn And Upcoming Hay Harvest
Season Very Forward
Signature Change From Plain Truth To Sempronius
Will Know The Writer Under Any Guise
Will Not Change Position Or Misdirect Fire