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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.”
Peace,
George L. Miller
URS Corporation
437 High Street
Burlington, New Jersey 08016
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