When was it published?

June 29, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 29, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

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Junius Letter, Mr Wilkes, Ministry Criticism, Political Independence, Bribery Refusal

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Junius, in a letter to a morning paper's printer, denies being a partisan of Mr. Wilkes or bought by the Ministry. He claims to have refused offers out of principle, convinced that the current Ministry is leading the country to destruction, and states his rank and fortune make him immune to bribes.

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Junius, in a letter addressed to the printer of a morning paper, says, "I am neither a partisan of Mr. Wilkes, nor yet bought off by the Ministry. It is true, I have refused offers, which a more prudent or a more interested man would have accepted. Whether it be simplicity or virtue in me, I can only affirm that I am in earnest: because I am convinced, as far as my understanding is capable of judging, that the present Ministry are driving this country to destruction; and you, I think, Sir, may be satisfied that my rank and fortune place me above a common bribe."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Junius Letter Mr Wilkes Ministry Criticism Political Independence Bribery Refusal

What entities or persons were involved?

Junius Mr. Wilkes

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Junius Mr. Wilkes

Event Details

Junius addresses a letter to the printer of a morning paper, declaring he is neither a partisan of Mr. Wilkes nor bought off by the Ministry. He admits refusing offers that a more prudent man would accept, affirms his earnestness due to conviction that the present Ministry is driving the country to destruction, and notes his rank and fortune place him above common bribes.