Ian,



      Eugene T. Peterson published “Leaflet Number 4”  on Mackinac History

that is a four page pamphlet titled “Wilkes and Liberty” in 1964.  They

recovered a “Wilkes and Liberty” button from Fort Michilimackinac.  The

pamphlet has some pretty good background on John Wilks.  My favorite quote

from the Wilkes is on page 3 of Peterson’s leaflet.



“It was during one of these debates that an opponent, Lord Sandwich, who

was not noted for his high moral standards, shouted, “Wilkes, you will die

of a pox or on the gallows.”



      “That depends, my lord,” he replied, “whether I embrace your

principles or your mistress.”





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George L. Miller

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