Paul Loyal's Defense
Item
Creator
Loyal, Paul
Title
Paul Loyal's Defense
Description
A published copy of Paul Loyal's defense of his conduct during the Norfolk Riot of 1768. He responds a previously published essay that insinuates that he was complicit in the terrorizing and mistreatment of inoculated individuals. Note that Loyal's response is placed on the second page of the newspaper rather than the cover page.
Date
1768-09-01
Source
The Colonial Williamsburg Archives
Contributor
Viar, Anastasia
Bibliographic Citation
Loyal, Paul. The Virginia Gazette (Purdie and Dixon), September 1, 1768.
Spatial Coverage
Loyal's defense was given the second page and middle section of the newspaper.