On today's date in 1768: Rioting occurs in London after John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticizing King George III. #history #grownostr
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"When told by a constituent that he would rather vote for the devil, Wilkes responded: "Naturally." He then added: "And if your friend decides against standing, can I count on your vote?"
–Arthur H. Cash, *John Wilkes: the scandalous Father of Civil Liberty* (Yale University Press, 2006), p. 211
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