Cobbett, William, 1763-1835
Born in Surrey, William Cobbett wrote radical pamphlets and made his living as a journalist. He settled in Philadelphia in 1793, and his publications supported British interests and positions in America. He fled from the U.S. in 1800 after losing several libel lawsuits.
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[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, July 25, 1813]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.