William Cobbett surrounded by flames and beset by ghosts and the devil starts back in his chair overturning his writing-table and dropping his pen. Etching by J. Gillray, 1809.

Cobbett started his 'Weekly political register' in 1802 in which he frequently attacked politicians and politics of the day. His articles were often met with criticism for their harshness. A copy of his register is in flames on the floor in reference to this

One of a set of eight plates

London (27 St. James's Street) : H. Humphrey, 29 September 1809.

1 print : etching ; platemark 28.4 x 22.4 cm.

The life of William Cobbett, written by himself. Js. Gillray inv & fec ... Lettering continues below the design, on a separate plate, with text describing Cobbett's reactions following his court-martial, see this catalogue no. 603149i Bears number "365" in top right

Published description in: British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. VIII, London, 1947, no. 11379

Wellcome Collection 603156i