Message defending Thomas Smith against accusations that he spoke ill of the Irish people during the New York election, 1769

Object Status:

Extant

Primary Source Reference:

Library Company Accession File

Author/Composer:

Randall, Thomas

Title Information:

Whereas a report prevails in this city, that Mr. Thomas Smith, during the last election, did reflect on the Irish people, by saying, that they came into this conntry [sic] floating upon straws.We the subscribers ... do hereby certify ... that he was not the person who did reflect upon the Irish people.

Imprint Information:

[New York, 1769]

Repository:

LCP, Call no. sm# Am 1769 Ran (2)396.F.56a; Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans (1639-1800), No. 11433