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1862

Willard, Joseph, 1798-1865

Pamphlet

Title: Letter to an English friend on the rebellion in the United States, and on British policy

Published by Ticknor & Fields. Printed by J.E. Farwell and Company at 37 Congress Street in Boston. Letter, dated 3 March 1862, is a calm rejoinder to an English correspondent concerned about the deteriorating relations between Britain and the United States at the beginning of the Civil War. The Englishman is urged not to be influenced by New York rowdies or muckraking newspapers. Says to look to New England, ever sober and thoughtful, because the region is fundamentally calm and still rationally engaged with events. Says the rebellion that has been encouraged by "that imbecile…

GLC00267.363

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