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Foreign News
February 16, 1770
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Edinburgh citizens celebrated John Wilkes' birthday on October 28, demonstrating Scottish support for the patriot amid claims of enmity, highlighting attachment to his cause for British liberties.
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LONDON, Nov. 9.
Intelligence Extraordinary from Edinburgh.
On Saturday the 28th of Octo. being the anniversary of the birth of that illustrious, tho' 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 Fame ascribed to his pen) the judicious, sensible, & most distinguished inhabitants of the Northern capital, are remarkable for their attachment to his cause, and their support of it upon all occasions.
Intelligence Extraordinary from Edinburgh.
On Saturday the 28th of Octo. being the anniversary of the birth of that illustrious, tho' 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 Fame ascribed to his pen) the judicious, sensible, & most distinguished inhabitants 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
Birthday Celebration
Edinburgh
Scotland 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 Octo.
Key Persons
John Wilkes, Esq
Event Details
On the anniversary of John Wilkes' birth, several respectable citizens of Edinburgh dined together to solemnize the event important to Britain's liberties. The judicious and distinguished inhabitants of Edinburgh are attached to his cause and support it on all occasions, contrary to assertions that the whole of Scotland opposes him.