To the independent inhabitants of Knaresbrough. Gentlemen, a meeting is intended to be held at Mr. Savages on Wednesday next by the Devonshire party, to consider of a mode of expressing their attachment to the present constitution; this is undoubtedly, a step highly political on the part of borough-mongers, and their adherents, but will it not be equally improper in the inhabitants of this rotten borough, to join in such a declaration? Might it not strengthen the Duke of Devonshire's claim, and prevent our obtaining a restoration of our rights? ...
Amator Patriæ.
[Knaresborough,
1792]
Dated and signed at end of text: "Knaresbro', Decem. 17th. 1792 Amator Patriæ."
In support of a petition for a reform in Parliament.
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