Letter, 1788.

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Letter, 1788.

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Written in the third person to Mr. Martin. Gillray expresses regret that he cannot act upon the correspondent's idea of "the word-eater" as he is busy engraving a portrait of Pitt.

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Gillray, James, 1756-1815

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British caricaturist. From the description of Letter, 1788. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79306963 Historical Background James Gillray, born in 1757, was an English caricaturist artist known for his satirical political and social etchings. His political satires feature such figures as George III and Napoleon and many of his caricatures commented on the French Revolution. He is thought to be one of the greatest English sa...

Pitt, William, 1759-1806

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British statesman and prime minister. From the description of Papers, 1762-1884 and n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 122417293 From the description of Papers, 1762-1884. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20019673 Chancellor of the Exchequer. From the description of Document signed : [London], 1784 Apr. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270890755 From the description of Document signed : [London], 1787 Nov. 23. (U...