George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 Epitaph [mock epitaph on George III, "Button-Maker"]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01531 Author/Creator: George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Broadside Date: 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 41.7 cm, Width: 31.9 cm Order a Copy
Satirical epitaph on King George III. Compares George III to various dictatorial rulers, including Caligua and Cesar, Printed by F. Bailey. Inscribed at top to "Mrs. Rebecca Treat at Yorktown -- From Sam: Leatney [?]."
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