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Letter to Editor
March 1, 1787
The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A correspondent defends the reputation of Rev. Charles Chauncy against a sarcastic obituary in the Morning Post of Feb. 23, which mocked his death and character, asserting his established fame as a literary and benevolent Christian impervious to Mr. Morton's infidel attacks.
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A correspondent observes,—happening to take up the Morning Post of Feb. 23d ult. on Friday last, at the Coffee-house, I cast my eye over the following paragraph: 'The 10th instant, died at Boston, the Rev. Mr. Charles Chauncy, a popular teacher among the saints of the east!' The diction of the paragraph proves the author ignorant of either the public or private character of the venerable Doctor, during his life of piety. If this paragraph was meant as a sarcasm—be it known to Mr. MORTON, that the fame of the Doctor, as a literary personage, and as a benevolent christian, is founded upon too broad a base, and is too extensively established, to suffer the least diminution from his infidel attacks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Ethical Moral
What themes does it cover?
Religion
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Charles Chauncy
Sarcastic Obituary
Religious Piety
Benevolent Christian
Mr Morton
Morning Post
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
the sarcastic obituary in the morning post misrepresents rev. charles chauncy's pious and benevolent character; his established reputation as a literary and christian figure cannot be diminished by mr. morton's infidel attacks.
Notable Details
Quotes Obituary: 'The 10th Instant, Died At Boston, The Rev. Mr. Charles Chauncy, A Popular Teacher Among The Saints Of The East!'
References Morning Post Of Feb. 23d Ult.
Addresses Mr. Morton Directly