The head of the family in good humour
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The head of the family in good humour

Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809 · January 15, 1809

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

John Bull is surrounded by the heads of the different states, who are all hurling out threats against his chances of peace. Napoleon is thundering for Ships, Colonies, and Commerce, The Muscovite is denouncing : 'Russian vengeance attend John Bull.' Holland is blustering : 'I'll eternally smoke him.' Tom Paine is offering this warning : 'Let him tremble at the name of America.' The other potentates are following up these threats with valedictions of their own

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