Letters Of J. Downing, Major, Downingville Militia, Second Brigade To His Old Friend, Mr. Dwight, Of The New York Daily Advertiser (1834)

""Letters of J. Downing, Major, Downingville Militia, Second Brigade: To His Old Friend, Mr. Dwight, Of The New York Daily Advertiser (1834)"" is a collection of satirical letters written by Charles Augustus Davis. The letters are written by a fictional character named J. Downing, who is a major in the Downingville Militia's Second Brigade. The letters are addressed to the character's old friend, Mr. Dwight, who is a journalist for the New York Daily Advertiser.The letters are written in a humorous and satirical style, and they poke fun at the political and social issues of the time. The character of J. Downing is portrayed as a bumbling and na�����ve military officer who is often confused about the issues he is discussing. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, and social issues.The book was originally published in 1834 and was well-received for its humor and satire. It has since become a classic of American literature and is often studied in literature and history courses. The book provides a unique perspective on the political and social issues of the early 19th century and offers insight into the cultural attitudes and values of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.