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Letter to Editor
October 7, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Republished letter from Providence Gazette, signed SENEX, defends George Washington's character against attacks by 'BRUTUS' in the United States Chronicle regarding the Order of Cincinnati. Compares the attack to Erostratus burning the Temple of Diana for infamy, urging Brutus to target lesser officers instead.
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RE-PUBLISHED BY PARTICULAR DESIRE.
FROM THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE.
To BRUTUS*.
IN a paper printed without the Union, and for that and other reasons very properly called The United States Chronicle, you have published "Considerations on the Order of Cincinnatus," and dared to attack the character of "a Washington."
Think not that I am about to defend it. My pen cannot add to its lustre, nor your efforts cast thereon the shadow of a shade.
Proceed in abusing the meritorious officers of the late American army, and distinguish them, if you please, by every opprobrious epithet that malice, ingratitude or antifederalism can suggest; but permit me to recommend, that you spare the President-General. It may be that you write for a name. Erostratus, for perpetuating his name, or rather his infamy, burnt the celebrated temple of Diana at Ephesus—and Brutus has attempted to sully the virtues of a Washington! SENEX.
NOTE.
* A writer against the Cincinnati in the United States Chronicle.
FROM THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE.
To BRUTUS*.
IN a paper printed without the Union, and for that and other reasons very properly called The United States Chronicle, you have published "Considerations on the Order of Cincinnatus," and dared to attack the character of "a Washington."
Think not that I am about to defend it. My pen cannot add to its lustre, nor your efforts cast thereon the shadow of a shade.
Proceed in abusing the meritorious officers of the late American army, and distinguish them, if you please, by every opprobrious epithet that malice, ingratitude or antifederalism can suggest; but permit me to recommend, that you spare the President-General. It may be that you write for a name. Erostratus, for perpetuating his name, or rather his infamy, burnt the celebrated temple of Diana at Ephesus—and Brutus has attempted to sully the virtues of a Washington! SENEX.
NOTE.
* A writer against the Cincinnati in the United States Chronicle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Washington Defense
Order Of Cincinnati
Brutus Attack
Senex Letter
Antifederalism
Ero Stratus Comparison
What entities or persons were involved?
Senex
Brutus
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Senex
Recipient
Brutus
Main Argument
defends washington's unassailable character against brutus's attacks related to the order of cincinnati, sarcastically permitting abuse of other officers but urging to spare the president-general, likening the attack to infamous acts for notoriety.
Notable Details
Compares Brutus To Erostratus Who Burned The Temple Of Diana For Infamy
References 'Considerations On The Order Of Cincinnatus' Published In United States Chronicle
Mentions Antifederalism And Ingratitude