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. and For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
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, and United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion, British
Subject (Name):
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797--Biography and Mackenzie, Henry, 1745-1831
Subject (Topic):
Abolitionists--Great Britain--Biography and Speeches, addresses, etc., English--19th century