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Letter to Editor
October 17, 1766
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Curtius defends writers accused by 'Manners' of ignorance, madness, and malevolence in their commentary on Mr. Routlidge's death, acknowledging possible ignorance but decrying the accuser's abrupt and ill-mannered charges.
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To MANNERS.
MANNERS! But in the name of God of what kind?
Let us examine. You charge certain persons who wrote
on those matters to which the death of Mr. Routlidge gave
rise with ignorance. Speaking for myself alone, I acknow-
ledge the charge; yet to make it so abruptly demonstrates
much ill manners. You charge us with madness; an ill man-
nerly charge, which I hope is without foundation. But to
crown your noble exploit, and to show something of your
own spirit, you charge us with malevolence. It is false, Ill
Manners.
CURTIUS.
MANNERS! But in the name of God of what kind?
Let us examine. You charge certain persons who wrote
on those matters to which the death of Mr. Routlidge gave
rise with ignorance. Speaking for myself alone, I acknow-
ledge the charge; yet to make it so abruptly demonstrates
much ill manners. You charge us with madness; an ill man-
nerly charge, which I hope is without foundation. But to
crown your noble exploit, and to show something of your
own spirit, you charge us with malevolence. It is false, Ill
Manners.
CURTIUS.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Manners Debate
Routlidge Death
Ignorance Charge
Malevolence Accusation
Ill Manners
What entities or persons were involved?
Curtius.
Manners.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Curtius.
Recipient
Manners.
Main Argument
curtius refutes charges of ignorance, madness, and malevolence against writers on mr. routlidge's death, admitting possible ignorance but highlighting the accuser's ill manners and falsehoods.
Notable Details
Acknowledges Personal Ignorance But Criticizes Abruptness As Ill Manners.
Denies Madness And Malevolence Charges.
Addresses Accuser As 'Ill Manners.'