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The Looking Glass of 1787

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The LOOKING GLASS for
1787

Pay Commutation
Drive them to it
I abhor the antifederal Faction
Comply with Congress

Gentlemen this Machine is deep in the mire and you are divided as to its releaf--

Tax Luxury
the People are oprest
curses on to Foederal Govermt.
Success to Shays
Curse Independence

Council of Twelve
[on wagon] CONNECTICUT

[on scroll] American Antiquities
Parnassus

I despise your Copper
CATO

Cur's commutation
J.

Takes all to pay taxes

I fear & dread the Ides of MAY
Agricola

A good Shot
S H P

New York

From Connecticut to New York paying £40000 per annum Impost

Tweedles Studdy
as I sit plodding by my taper

A House divided against its self cannot stand Mat. Chap 12th verse 26