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"" is a book written by Charles Augustus Davis and published in 1834. The book is a collection of fictional letters written by a character named J. Downing, who is a major in the Downingville Militia's Second Brigade. The letters are addressed to J. Dwight, who is a friend of the author and a journalist at the New York Daily Advertiser.The letters are written in a humorous and satirical style, and they provide a commentary on various aspects of American society and politics in the early 19th century. J. Downing is portrayed as a bumbling and naive character who is constantly getting himself into comical situations. He is also shown to be fiercely patriotic and loyal to his country, even if he doesn't always understand the intricacies of politics.Throughout the book, J. Downing writes about a variety of topics, including his experiences in the militia, his opinions on various politicians and public figures, and his thoughts on the state of the country. The letters are filled with witty observations and clever wordplay, making them a joy to read.Overall, ""Letters of J. Downing, Major, Downingville Militia, Second Brigade: To His Old Friend, Mr. Dwight, of the New York Daily Advertiser"" is a delightful and entertaining book that provides a unique perspective on American society and politics in the early 19th century.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.