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Letter to Editor
January 10, 1771
The Massachusetts Spy
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
In the Massachusetts Spy, 'The Trifler' submits a satirical 'Card' to the editor Mr. Thomas, mocking 'Philanthrop' for prostituting his pen to earn more than his 60l. sterling per annum, as all lucrative positions in the new American government plan are taken. Includes a ridiculing verse. Dated January 7th, 1771.
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For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Mr. THOMAS,
BY giving the following bard a place in your next, you will oblige your humble servant,
The TRIFLER.
A CARD.
To PHILANTHROP.
The Trifler presents his compliments to Philanthrop, and advises him to rest satisfied with his 60ol. sterling per annum, and no longer prostitute his pen to—
"Earn dirty bread by washing. Aethiop's fair,
Removing filth, or inking it from sight,
(Or be) a scavenger in scenes, where vacant pots,
Like gibbets yet untenanted, expect
Their future ornaments ;—
As all the lucrative PLACES in the New plan of American Government, are disposed of, and he can lay no claim to those of Honour.
January 7th, 1771.
Mr. THOMAS,
BY giving the following bard a place in your next, you will oblige your humble servant,
The TRIFLER.
A CARD.
To PHILANTHROP.
The Trifler presents his compliments to Philanthrop, and advises him to rest satisfied with his 60ol. sterling per annum, and no longer prostitute his pen to—
"Earn dirty bread by washing. Aethiop's fair,
Removing filth, or inking it from sight,
(Or be) a scavenger in scenes, where vacant pots,
Like gibbets yet untenanted, expect
Their future ornaments ;—
As all the lucrative PLACES in the New plan of American Government, are disposed of, and he can lay no claim to those of Honour.
January 7th, 1771.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satirical
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Trifler
Philanthrop
American Government
Lucrative Places
Satire
Prostitute Pen
What entities or persons were involved?
The Trifler
Mr. Thomas
Letter to Editor Details
Author
The Trifler
Recipient
Mr. Thomas
Main Argument
advises philanthrop to be content with his 60l. sterling per annum and stop prostituting his pen for money, as lucrative government positions are already taken.
Notable Details
Satirical Verse Mocking Writing For Profit
References 'New Plan Of American Government'
Mentions 60ol. Sterling Per Annum