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Letter to Editor
December 14, 1769
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter criticizing Sir Francis Bernard's governorship in Massachusetts as despotic, comparing it to Stuart tyranny and noting a 1769 petition against him, signed by Cushing's Cousin.
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LET every one look over the flagrant despotism of a late Governor of the Massachusetts, in New England, and compare his administration with the most oppressive sceptre of the Stuarts, and he must, whether he will or no, be convinced, that, all circumstances considered, a more provoking, wanton exertion of power, is not to be found in our annals.
Such are the merits of Sir Francis Bernard, that in the opinion of the French and English parties, which now divide the people of this island, he must either richly deserve a Garter or an Halter.
CUSHING's COUSIN.
* See the petition delivered to his Majesty, Sept. 14, 1769, by Dennis De Berdt, Esq; Agent for the House of Representatives.
LET every one look over the flagrant despotism of a late Governor of the Massachusetts, in New England, and compare his administration with the most oppressive sceptre of the Stuarts, and he must, whether he will or no, be convinced, that, all circumstances considered, a more provoking, wanton exertion of power, is not to be found in our annals.
Such are the merits of Sir Francis Bernard, that in the opinion of the French and English parties, which now divide the people of this island, he must either richly deserve a Garter or an Halter.
CUSHING's COUSIN.
* See the petition delivered to his Majesty, Sept. 14, 1769, by Dennis De Berdt, Esq; Agent for the House of Representatives.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Provocative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Constitutional Rights
What keywords are associated?
Sir Francis Bernard
Massachusetts Governor
Despotism
Stuarts
Garter Or Halter
1769 Petition
Dennis De Berdt
What entities or persons were involved?
Cushing's Cousin.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Cushing's Cousin.
Main Argument
the administration of sir francis bernard as governor of massachusetts exemplifies flagrant despotism, more provoking than the oppressive rule of the stuarts, deserving either a garter or a halter.
Notable Details
Compares To Stuarts' Sceptre
References Petition To His Majesty, Sept. 14, 1769, By Dennis De Berdt, Esq; Agent For The House Of Representatives