ration. It is quite novel to put enemies at war on the
footing of traitors; and yet this sceptred gang menace every partizan of
Napoleon, who may fall into their hands, with a sentence of death. They have
shut up all avenues to pacific negotiation. In their frenzy, they throw away
the scabbard, at the very moment, when they draw the sword. Mr. Parkes! they make out no case, in the way
of statement, or in the way of argument. Theirs is the very worst possible
cause; and whether victory or defeat be reserved for the royal and imperial
conspirators, the civilised world is doomed to experience the worst possible
consequences. I am truly your wellwisher,—S. P.”
John Parkes (1764 c.-1851)
Of Warwick, textile manufacturer and friend of Samuel Parr; he was the father of the
solicitor and election agent Joseph Parkes (1796-1865).
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Author: William Field
Title:Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Opinions of the Rev. Samuel Parr, LL.D.;
with Biographical Notices of many of his Friends, Pupils, and Contemporaries. 2 vols (London: Henry Colburn, 1828).
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