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Editorial
December 29, 1769
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Satirical report on the sudden departure of Richard Reeve, first Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, for New-York, urging respect for his rank and joking about his mission involving Turks and Russians; John Robinson remains.
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Full Text
On Friday Morning last, the honorable Richard Reeve, first Clerk of the honourable Board of Commissioners, set out on a Tour to New-York, and as 'tis said he is an Officer of great Trust and Confidence with their honors, 'tis hoped and expected that his Majesty's true and loyal Subjects on the Road, will pay all proper Respect to his distinguished Rank and Character. As his Departure was very sudden, 'tis thought that he is charged with Affairs of the utmost Importance to the adjusting Matters between the Turks and Russians. Mr. John Robinson did not go with him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Richard Reeve
Board Of Commissioners
New York Tour
Satirical Departure
Turks And Russians
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Reeve
Board Of Commissioners
John Robinson
Turks
Russians
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Richard Reeve's Departure To New York
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Richard Reeve
Board Of Commissioners
John Robinson
Turks
Russians
Key Arguments
Richard Reeve Is An Officer Of Great Trust
Subjects Should Pay Respect To His Rank
Sudden Departure Suggests Affairs Of Utmost Importance
Possibly Adjusting Matters Between Turks And Russians
John Robinson Did Not Accompany Him