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Jonathan Swift · letter-series

The Drapier's Letters books in order

Swift's separately issued political letters opposing William Wood's Irish halfpence scheme, published under the pseudonym M. B. Drapier.

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Publication order

  1. 1
    A Letter to the Shopkeepers, Tradesmen, Farmers, and Common People of Ireland

    Book 1 · political-writing · 1724

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  2. 2
    A Letter to Mr. Harding the Printer

    Book 2 · political-writing · 1724

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  3. 3
    Some Observations upon a Paper Called The Report of the Committee of the Privy Council in England Relating to Wood's Halfpence

    Book 3 · political-writing · 1724

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  4. 4
    A Letter to the Whole People of Ireland

    Book 4 · political-writing · 1724

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  5. 5
    Seasonable Advice to the Grand Jury

    Book 5 · political-writing · 1724

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  6. 6
    A Letter to the Right Honourable the Lord Viscount Molesworth

    Book 6 · political-writing · 1724

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