Philadelphia, May 19, 1766. To the printers of the Pennsylvania gazette : In the midst of a profound peace, it is a little surprizing, that from the craggs of Mount-Pleasant, a war should be declared against me ... I have seen a paper, signed by John M'Pherson, printed by you ... which I apprehended had a malicious design to asperse my reputation ... I hope, therefore, for an equal indulgence with others, and that should room be wanting in your next Gazette, you will be pleased to print this on a separate half-sheet, and send the copies of it with your papers, to each of your correspondents in this province, in the Jerseys, and, if you please, in New-York, and Maryland. ...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ;
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| Online Access: | Evans Digital Edition |
| Item Description: | A rebuttal to John Macpherson's vindication against accusations of horse thievery. See Macpherson, J. Mount-Pleasant, May 5, 1766 (Evans 10360). Title from caption and first lines of text. Signed: Samuel Garrigues. David Hall and William Sellers had commenced their partnership as printers of the Pennsylvania gazette on May 8, 1766. Text in two columns; printed area measures 22.3 x 14.9 cm. At foot of second column: To the publick. May 20, 1766. I have this instant seen a most extraordinary performance of Mr. Garrigues's, to be published against me. From what he asserts, and what I have published, it is now very evident, that he or I must be a notorious villain. I hope the publick will suspend their judgment, till I have made a reply ... John M'Pherson. Electronic resource. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 27 x 21 cm. |
| Place of Publication: | United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |