Original sentence: These claims were recorded in The Reading Mercury (a British local newspaper) on 30 December 1782, pointing out that Asgill (newly returned home following imprisonment in America) was at the levee for the first time since his arrival in town
Edited sentence: Even in times of peril for his life, awaiting death at the gallows, he still managed a caring thought for others.These are the facts which General Washington denies - in his contention that Asgill was, at all times, well treated.These facts were recorded in The Reading Mercury (a British local newspaper) on 30 December 1782, pointing out that Asgill (newly returned home following imprisonment in America) was at the levee for the first time since his arrival in town