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Letter to Editor
September 29, 1830
Virginia Free Press & Farmers' Repository
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In 1830, Edward Lucas Jr. requests the Free Press editor to publish a critical communication by 'Honestus' targeting his candidacy, believing it political rather than personal; the editor declines due to policy against prejudicing candidates.
Merged-components note: The editor's response forms part of the single exchange regarding the publication of a communication.
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To the Editor of the Free Press.
Sir: I have seen your reasons for declining to publish the communication of "Honestus," and infer myself to be the candidate, whose "pretensions" its insertion would have a "tendency to injure." And if, in your opinion, it will not have the effect of prejudicing the claims of others, I would respectfully solicit its publication, in your next week's paper. I can but feel some curiosity to see it.
Respectfully, your friend,
EDW'D LUCAS, Jr.
Sept. 27th, 1830.
We cannot comply with the request contained in the foregoing note. Consent to its publication, by the candidate who might be prejudiced by the communication of "Honestus," cannot obviate the objections which have been already stated, and which are insurmountable. We say, for his satisfaction, however, that the communication contains nothing of a personal nature—that its reflections are of a political character altogether—and that its publication would be a violation of a rule adopted by the editor, which cannot be altered in consequence of the wishes or consent of any individual.
Sir: I have seen your reasons for declining to publish the communication of "Honestus," and infer myself to be the candidate, whose "pretensions" its insertion would have a "tendency to injure." And if, in your opinion, it will not have the effect of prejudicing the claims of others, I would respectfully solicit its publication, in your next week's paper. I can but feel some curiosity to see it.
Respectfully, your friend,
EDW'D LUCAS, Jr.
Sept. 27th, 1830.
We cannot comply with the request contained in the foregoing note. Consent to its publication, by the candidate who might be prejudiced by the communication of "Honestus," cannot obviate the objections which have been already stated, and which are insurmountable. We say, for his satisfaction, however, that the communication contains nothing of a personal nature—that its reflections are of a political character altogether—and that its publication would be a violation of a rule adopted by the editor, which cannot be altered in consequence of the wishes or consent of any individual.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Publication Request
Political Candidate
Honestus
Editor Policy
What entities or persons were involved?
Edw'd Lucas, Jr.
The Editor Of The Free Press
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Edw'd Lucas, Jr.
Recipient
The Editor Of The Free Press
Main Argument
the writer, inferring he is the targeted candidate in 'honestus''s communication, requests its publication if it won't prejudice others, expressing curiosity to see it.
Notable Details
References 'Honestus' Communication
Political Reflections Only
Editor's Rule Against Publication