Burke, Fox and North argue and gesticulate towards the Speaker in the House of Commons. A dog, partly covered by a scroll, barks.; George: 6188. A companion to George: 6187
Cites an extract of a letter Auchmuty received from London, 4 March 1775, that expressed approval of the proceedings of the [New York) Assembly and the [Anglican] clergy and that also pointed out that Lord [Frederick] North's resolution regarding taxation "proposes to the Colonies all They can Reasonably ask"; mentions troop transports that sailed from England and comments: "Where are Your Congresses Now? What say Hancock, Adams and all their Rebellious followers? Are they Still Bold. I Trow not"; informs him that "a Rascally Whig Mob" in New York rescued "Sears the King" [Isaac Sears] at the jail door and complains that "Our Magistrates have not the Spirit of a Louse."; Copy
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.