Admiral Howe standing in a shell-shaped boat and blinded by gold coins blown his way by liberty cap wearing cherubs.; George: 8352, Gimbel: 279 "Paine had contributed to the shower of guineas driving Admiral Howe's boat away from Brest". [Gimbel]
Informs her that the French fleet is engaged with Lord [Richard] Howe's
fleet from New York: "an exceeding heavy Fire indeed"; mentions that
Hancock is going to see Gen. [John] Sullivan.
A satirical depiction of the January 23rd opening of Parliament. William Pitt is depicted as a messenger riding a donkey, bearing the Treaty of Commerce with France and leading a group advancing to meet Charles James Fox and his supporters. Fox is riding a cannon from which a blast inscribed "Voice of the People" issues. George III is visible inside the state coach in the background. ; George vol. 6, no. 7132.
Possible artist, John Boyne.