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Foreign News
March 22, 1770
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Edinburgh, respectable citizens dined on October 28 to celebrate John Wilkes' birthday, demonstrating Scottish support for his cause and British liberties, countering claims of enmity.
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Intelligence Extraordinary from Edinburgh
On Saturday the 28th of October, being the anniversary of the birth of that illustrious though suffering patriot, John Wilkes, Esq; several respectable citizens of this metropolis dined together, in solemnization of an event so important to the liberties of Britain. It is with pleasure we are informed that so far from the whole people of Scotland being the enemies of that Gentleman (as has been often asserted, probably on account of some invectives against that country, which some ascribe to his pen) the judicious of the northern capital are remarkable for their attachment to his cause, and their support of it upon all occasions.
On Saturday the 28th of October, being the anniversary of the birth of that illustrious though suffering patriot, John Wilkes, Esq; several respectable citizens of this metropolis dined together, in solemnization of an event so important to the liberties of Britain. It is with pleasure we are informed that so far from the whole people of Scotland being the enemies of that Gentleman (as has been often asserted, probably on account of some invectives against that country, which some ascribe to his pen) the judicious of the northern capital are remarkable for their attachment to his cause, and their support of it upon all occasions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
John Wilkes
Edinburgh Celebration
Scottish Support
British Liberties
What entities or persons were involved?
John Wilkes, Esq
Where did it happen?
Edinburgh
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Edinburgh
Event Date
Saturday The 28th Of October
Key Persons
John Wilkes, Esq
Event Details
Several respectable citizens of Edinburgh dined together to solemnize the anniversary of John Wilkes' birth, highlighting the attachment of judicious Scots to his cause and support for British liberties, contrary to assertions of Scottish enmity.