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Letter to Editor
June 3, 1737
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A concerned reader writes to Mr. Parks urging the publication of Mr. S.'s ingenious works to prevent the loss of his wit, and submits a riddle composed by Mr. S. that took three nights to create, requesting it be printed with the letter.
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Mr. Parks,
Am much concern'd, that you have not yet oblig'd the Publick with any of the ingenious Mr. S. Works; and, since I think 'tis Pity so much Wit shou'd be lost. I have sent you a Riddle, that cost him but Three Nights Sleep; which I desire you'll print in your next Paper, along with this Letter, and you'll much oblige
Your humble Servant,
The coolest Time in a Summer's Day,
And the Fisherman's Care, in the Month of May,
Spells a Lady's Name, whose Beauty, Morals & Wit
Are indifferently copious, and very compleat.
Am much concern'd, that you have not yet oblig'd the Publick with any of the ingenious Mr. S. Works; and, since I think 'tis Pity so much Wit shou'd be lost. I have sent you a Riddle, that cost him but Three Nights Sleep; which I desire you'll print in your next Paper, along with this Letter, and you'll much oblige
Your humble Servant,
The coolest Time in a Summer's Day,
And the Fisherman's Care, in the Month of May,
Spells a Lady's Name, whose Beauty, Morals & Wit
Are indifferently copious, and very compleat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Comedic
Poetic
What keywords are associated?
Mr S Works
Riddle
Publishing Request
Wit Preservation
Summer Day
Fisherman Care
What entities or persons were involved?
The Coolest Time In A Summer's Day, And The Fisherman's Care, In The Month Of May, Spells A Lady's Name, Whose Beauty, Morals & Wit Are Indifferently Copious, And Very Compleat.
Mr. Parks
Letter to Editor Details
Author
The Coolest Time In A Summer's Day, And The Fisherman's Care, In The Month Of May, Spells A Lady's Name, Whose Beauty, Morals & Wit Are Indifferently Copious, And Very Compleat.
Recipient
Mr. Parks
Main Argument
urges the printer to publish mr. s.'s works to preserve his wit and requests printing the enclosed riddle that took mr. s. three nights to compose.
Notable Details
Riddle Cost Mr. S. Three Nights' Sleep
Signed With The Riddle Itself Praising A Lady's Qualities