The American Crisis · Character
Lord Shelburne
British statesman and peace negotiator, addressed by Paine.
minor
Also known as Lord Shelburne
First appearance: The Crisis XII: To the Earl of Shelburne
Lord Shelburne shows up with force in The Crisis XII: To the Earl of Shelburne. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The recipient of this Crisis, whose speech advocating against American independence is examined and refuted.
Lord Shelburne first appears in 0017 the crisis xii to the earl of shelburne.
In The Crisis XII: To the Earl of Shelburne: The recipient of this Crisis, whose speech advocating against American independence is examined and refuted.
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