A picturesque view of the state of Great Britain for (1778? or 1780?)
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

A picturesque view of the state of Great Britain for (1778? or 1780?)

[1778]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

In the foreground, an American Indian saws off the one remaining horn of a cow representing Britain. A Dutchman milks the cow while a Frenchman and Spaniard await their turns. In the background, the Howe brothers are fast asleep in Philadelphia. In January 1778, Fox had called for their investigation.

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