ALS to William Gifford (1756-1826), Bustleton [Philadelphia], 1799 Jun 28.

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Cobbett, William, 1763-1835. ALS to William Gifford (1756-1826), Bustleton [Philadelphia], 1799 Jun 28.

ALS to William Gifford (1756-1826), Bustleton [Philadelphia], 1799 Jun 28.

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Manuscript, in a single hand, of a letter written in America which describes Cobbett's views on France, Great Britain, and the United States. He writes of the "horrid catalogue of republican crimes" in France and declares that "it appears to me, that the Almighty has resolved, not only to preserve Great Britain, but to set her on high as his chosen nation." He also writes of "the folly, the baseness, of this government and people" of the United States, adding that "they would sooner see the country subjugated by France, than do any act that might, either directly or indirectly, tend to the safety and glory of Great Britain," and worries about the effects of British merchants trading with American goods. The letter also includes details of the book on which he is working, which he has titled "A Comparative View of the Governments of Great Britain and America, and of the effects of them on the Liberty, the securty, the comfort, the morals and the religion of the people," through which he plans on "rooting up the poisonous principles of republicanism in England." Cobbett concludes his letter by asking Gifford "that you will be very careful how you show this letter."

1 v. (12 p.) ; 33 x 21 cm.

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