Citation - Pennsylvania Ledger: 1777.11.12

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Index Entry Shakespeare, quoted in introduction to article 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
PL.777.012
12 Nov 1777:21, 22 (103)
To the Printer.
Liberty plucks justice by the nose, 
The baby beats the nurse, and quite
Athwart goes all decorum.
  Johnson's Shakespeare, vol. 1, P. 272.
Sir, You have formerly heard from me on this American
business, but the sword is drawn, and it is too late. . .
[diatribe on women]
   Shall I give you Shakespeare once more? Mark how he
coincides in sentiments with the *venerable Law-givers.
  "Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, thy keeper, thy head .
. . [6 lines]  Johnson's Shakespeare, vol. 3, page 95.
[article signed] Osmyn.


Generic Title Pennsylvania Ledger 
Date 1777.11.12 
Publisher Humphreys, James, Jun. 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0039891
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