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The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

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The belligerent plenipo's / T. Colley, fect.

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Cartoon shows America, on the right, represented by an Indian, celebrating her new acquisition, half of the English king's crown, while her allies, the King of France, a Dutchman, and a Spaniard complain at having received no compensation for their support, represented by injuries resulting in missing body parts which lay at the feet of King George III, standing on the left. Ireland, represented by an angelic figure floating in the clouds, demands it's own constitutional freedom.

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01/01/1782
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Colley, Thomas, active 1780-1783, artist
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