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Letter to Editor
October 19, 1769
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
In a 1769 letter from Williamsburg, William Smith questions whether the poorest men are as entitled to the liberty of the press as the richest when complaining of infringements on their rights, despising partial laws and hinting at biased persons in the city.
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WILLIAMSBURG, October 19, 1769.
Mr. RIND.
Be pleased to give the following a place in your Gazette, and you'll oblige your humble servant.
WILLIAM SMITH
QUESTION.
Whether is or is not the poorest men as justly entitled to the liberty of the press, as the richest; when they have a just cause to complain of an infringement of their just rights and liberties?
I am, and ever will remain, the impartial public's much obliged and obedient humble servant.
But the partial law I despise!
WILLIAM SMITH.
The above hint is given to some partial persons in this city.
Mr. RIND.
Be pleased to give the following a place in your Gazette, and you'll oblige your humble servant.
WILLIAM SMITH
QUESTION.
Whether is or is not the poorest men as justly entitled to the liberty of the press, as the richest; when they have a just cause to complain of an infringement of their just rights and liberties?
I am, and ever will remain, the impartial public's much obliged and obedient humble servant.
But the partial law I despise!
WILLIAM SMITH.
The above hint is given to some partial persons in this city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Press Freedom
Constitutional Rights
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Liberty Of The Press
Equal Rights
Poor Vs Rich
Partial Law
Williamsburg
What entities or persons were involved?
William Smith
Mr. Rind
Letter to Editor Details
Author
William Smith
Recipient
Mr. Rind
Main Argument
the poorest men are as justly entitled to the liberty of the press as the richest when they have a just cause to complain of an infringement of their rights and liberties.
Notable Details
Despises Partial Law
Hint To Partial Persons In The City