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Letter to Editor
May 5, 1788
The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A letter from 'G.' to Mr. Russell shares an inscription dedicating a book on opium by John Leigh, M.D., to George Washington, lauding his conduct, courage, and virtues. The book arrived from London; inscription dated Edinburgh, May 15, 1786.
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From the Massachusetts Centinel.
Mr. Russell,
A FEW days since I was at a friend's house in this town, and while there some books for him arrived, brought in one of the last ships from London. Among them was one, intitled, "An experimental enquiry into the properties of opium;" written by the celebrated John Leigh, M. D. of Edinburgh. The inscription struck me so forcibly, that I copied it, and if you think it worthy a place in your paper, I will thank you to publish it.
Your's, &c.
G.
THE INSCRIPTION.
This treatise is humbly inscribed to GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esquire,
A man equally revered
By the friends and foes of his country:
And whose character will
Be transmitted to the latest ages of posterity,
For consummate Conduct and Courage,
Public and private Virtue.
Edinburgh, May 15, 1786.
Mr. Russell,
A FEW days since I was at a friend's house in this town, and while there some books for him arrived, brought in one of the last ships from London. Among them was one, intitled, "An experimental enquiry into the properties of opium;" written by the celebrated John Leigh, M. D. of Edinburgh. The inscription struck me so forcibly, that I copied it, and if you think it worthy a place in your paper, I will thank you to publish it.
Your's, &c.
G.
THE INSCRIPTION.
This treatise is humbly inscribed to GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esquire,
A man equally revered
By the friends and foes of his country:
And whose character will
Be transmitted to the latest ages of posterity,
For consummate Conduct and Courage,
Public and private Virtue.
Edinburgh, May 15, 1786.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Historical
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Morality
What keywords are associated?
George Washington
Book Inscription
John Leigh
Opium Properties
Edinburgh
1786
What entities or persons were involved?
G.
Mr. Russell
Letter to Editor Details
Author
G.
Recipient
Mr. Russell
Main Argument
shares an inscription from a book titled 'an experimental enquiry into the properties of opium' by john leigh, m.d., dedicated to george washington, praising his revered character for conduct, courage, and public and private virtue.
Notable Details
Inscription Dated Edinburgh, May 15, 1786.
Book Arrived On One Of The Last Ships From London.