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Thompson, T. Renwick (fl. 1832) to Thomas Pringle

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.236 Author/Creator: Thompson, T. Renwick (fl. 1832) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1832 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 19.5 x 12.1 cm. Order a Copy

Includes Thompson's letter to Pringle as well as Pringle's reply. Comments on their sending two articles on the same subject to the same paper. Feels that if Mr. Macaulay gives them an article on the W.I. question they should be glad as two attacks are better than one. In Pringle's reply, he mentions that the Examiner, a newpaper, is strong and it would be in their best interest to take advantage of the paper's power to supress the liberals who affect moderation.

Pringle, Thomas, 1789-1834
Thompson, T. Renwick, fl. 1832

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