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A one-legged beggar and former soldier approaches a Pluralist philosopher for alms. Etching with engraving by John Collier, 1770.
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A one-legged beggar and former soldier approaches a Pluralist philosopher for alms. Etching with engraving by John Collier, 1770.

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Lettering: The pluralist and old soldier. A soldier maim'd and in the beggar's list did thus address a well-fed pluralist. Sol. At Gaudalupe my leg and thigh I lost. no pension have I, tho' its right I boast; Your reverence please some charity bestow, heav'n will pay double --- when you are there- you know ... Tim Bobbin pinx & sculp. 1770

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