In office. Out of office. (BM 1879,0614.81)

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In office. Out of office. (BM 1879,0614.81)

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Probably from a book or pamphlet. A design in two compartments; in both Fox is making a speech, his hat in his left hand. On the right he stands in front of a small arc of colonnade as in BMSat 6287(3). He points before him with his open hand. Beneath the title is etched: 'Commit him to Newgate! Own Sentiments! - Government must be supported! Necessity!'
On the left he is shouting, his right arm raised and his fist clenched. Behind him is the wall of a strongly built prison with a barred window, probably intended for a debtors' prison, cf. BMSat 6460, 6540, 6558, 6567. Beneath the title is etched: 'Rights of the People! Constitution! - Constituents! - Corrupt influence! - Impeachment! Charter-Rights!' ? c. Mar. - Apr. 1784

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1784
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