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Letter to Editor
January 18, 1787
The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
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Ann Harris rebuts Joshua Mereereau's defense against her prior sworn charges, accusing him of perfidy, duplicity, and lack of patriotism, while announcing a chancery suit against him in New-York, January 17, 1787.
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To the PUBLIC
The immaculate Mr. Joshua Mereereau, in his late address to the public, has very lamely executed his defence, against the heavy charges I some time since published, under oath, against him. His exhibition chiefly consists of imported depositions, and only tend to prove him more base, if possible, than I had previously suspected.
It now appears (on a supposition, that some of his vouchers are genuine) that he has had the perfidy to procure one of his own villainous banditti, to personate and give a certificate in the name of Mr. J. Fulton.
From these traits of his diabolical character, there is the greatest reason to suspect, he has likewise taken the liberty to write to Mr. J. Fulton, in the names of those gentlemen, whom he accuses with endeavouring to obtain a certificate, through the medium of a bribe. This conduct is altogether consistent with the general tenor of his life, which has always been distinguished by duplicity and low cunning.
It may be necessary to remark, that long before my charges against this patriot became a matter of public discussion, I authorized two of my friends, at different times, to assure him, that, provided he would declare, under oath, that my assertions were not founded on facts, I would relinquish every claim I might otherwise have; this requisition, however, either from a qualm of conscience, if he has any, or fearing the loss of his ears, he has evaded, even in his grand defence.
I now publicly call on him, to prove one single instance of his patriotism, or of his being a worthy citizen. I have, since my unfortunate connection with him, fatally experienced the contrary-and I would beg Mr. W. who so liberally daubs him, to declare, whether in his commissary department, or in the settlement of his public accounts, he has evinced the patriot and worthy citizen? Be silent Mr. W.-you vainly attempt to wash the Ethiopian white!
A suit is directed to be commenced in chancery, against this patriotic citizen; and, as the merits of the cause will be fully investigated by that honorable court, I make no doubt of having ample justice done to
The unfortunate, late
ANN HARRIS.
New-York, Jan. 17, 1787.
The immaculate Mr. Joshua Mereereau, in his late address to the public, has very lamely executed his defence, against the heavy charges I some time since published, under oath, against him. His exhibition chiefly consists of imported depositions, and only tend to prove him more base, if possible, than I had previously suspected.
It now appears (on a supposition, that some of his vouchers are genuine) that he has had the perfidy to procure one of his own villainous banditti, to personate and give a certificate in the name of Mr. J. Fulton.
From these traits of his diabolical character, there is the greatest reason to suspect, he has likewise taken the liberty to write to Mr. J. Fulton, in the names of those gentlemen, whom he accuses with endeavouring to obtain a certificate, through the medium of a bribe. This conduct is altogether consistent with the general tenor of his life, which has always been distinguished by duplicity and low cunning.
It may be necessary to remark, that long before my charges against this patriot became a matter of public discussion, I authorized two of my friends, at different times, to assure him, that, provided he would declare, under oath, that my assertions were not founded on facts, I would relinquish every claim I might otherwise have; this requisition, however, either from a qualm of conscience, if he has any, or fearing the loss of his ears, he has evaded, even in his grand defence.
I now publicly call on him, to prove one single instance of his patriotism, or of his being a worthy citizen. I have, since my unfortunate connection with him, fatally experienced the contrary-and I would beg Mr. W. who so liberally daubs him, to declare, whether in his commissary department, or in the settlement of his public accounts, he has evinced the patriot and worthy citizen? Be silent Mr. W.-you vainly attempt to wash the Ethiopian white!
A suit is directed to be commenced in chancery, against this patriotic citizen; and, as the merits of the cause will be fully investigated by that honorable court, I make no doubt of having ample justice done to
The unfortunate, late
ANN HARRIS.
New-York, Jan. 17, 1787.
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Persuasive
Provocative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Joshua Mereereau
Ann Harris
Patriotism
Duplicity
Perfidy
Chancery Suit
Commissary Department
New York 1787
What entities or persons were involved?
Ann Harris.
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Letter to Editor Details
Author
Ann Harris.
Recipient
To The Public
Main Argument
joshua mereereau's defense against prior charges only reveals further deceit, including procuring false certificates and evading oaths; he lacks true patriotism, and a chancery suit will ensure justice.
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Imported Depositions
Personation Of Mr. J. Fulton
Offer To Retract Charges Upon Oath
Allusion To Washing The Ethiopian White
Chancery Suit Announced