The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught

The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught. Cartoon shows Lord North, with the Boston Port Bill extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing America whose arms are restrained by Lord Mansfield, while Lord Sandwich, a notorious womanizer, restrains her feet and peeks up her skirt. Britannia, standing behind America, turns away and shields her face with her left hand. Date 1774 May 1. The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught. Cartoon shows Lord North, with the Boston Port Bill extending from a pocket, forcing tea (the Intolerable Acts) down the throat of a partially draped Native female figure representing America whose arms are restrained by Lord Mansfield, while Lord Sandwich, a notorious womanizer, restrains her feet and peeks up her skirt. Britannia, standing behind America, turns away and shields her face with her left hand. Date 1774 May 1

Able Acts Bitter Draped Draught Extending Forcing Intolerable Mansfield Notorious Partially Peeks Representing Restrained Restrains Sandwich Shields Swallowing Throat Turns

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