The political character of Burke.

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Title: The political character of Burke.
Creator: Mackenzie, Henry, 1745-1831
Contributor: Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797--Biography
Mackenzie, Henry, 1745-1831
Published / Created: [early 19th century]
Abstract: Autograph manuscript, corrected, of a political oratory on Edmund Burke, 1729/30-1797. The essay praises Burke's role in furthering "transatlantic independence" and suggests Burke's prediction of another revolution in "the Carnatic" due to similar colonial abuses there. Also defends Burke's criticisms of the French revolution, and praises Burke for his support of "his Roman Catholic fellow-countrymen" and his attention to "the abolition of the gigantic abominations of the Slave Trade." Also mentions Chatham [William Pitt, 1st Earl of, 1708-1778].
Description: Also contains a sealed wrapper, addressed to James MacKenzie, Esqre. with return inscription to Hon. Mr. MacKenzie: Oration on Burke H.M. Take great care of this, for it is all in loose half sheets and I have no other copy; Monday 28th returned with many thanks, & I trust, safely. McK.
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Extent: 1 v. (11 p.) ; 29 x 23 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: Manuscripts
Resource Type: Archives or Manuscripts
Subject (Geographic): France--History--Revolution, 1789-1799--Foreign public opinion, British
Great Britain--Colonies--Public opinion--History--19th century
Great Britain--Officials and employees--Biography
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion, British
Subject (Name): Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797--Biography
Mackenzie, Henry, 1745-1831
Subject (Topic): Abolitionists--Great Britain--Biography
Speeches, addresses, etc., English--19th century

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Citation: Henry Mackenzie, The Political Character of Burke. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.