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The Caledonian, Voyage to money-land
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The Caledonian, Voyage to money-land
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A crowd of people are gathered on the quayside as small rowing boats carry men to the larger ships further out.

Satire the supposed eagerness of the Scots to take advantage of Lord Bute's position in government showing numerous men embarking on a ship bound for 'Money-land'; the 'Pitt Frigate' lies at anchor in the distance 'out of Commission ... she came last from Constituition Bay, through the Strieghts [sic] of Bussy'; Scotsman, heavily caricatured, are shown on the dock and in small boats discussing their hoped for prospects of advancement; behind them is the dilapidated Boot Inn. 1762 Reference

Companion piece: The Caledonians Arrival in Money-Land

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