CHT206368 \'Modern Philanthropy\', cartoon relating to the British burning Washington D.C. in 1814 and Cockburn\'s proclamation encouraging slaves to escape to British ships, c.1815 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) British naval commander; during the Anglo-American War of 1812-15, Washington D.C. was attacked and burnt by the British; John Bull depicted inviting a slave with a promise of freedom;); 穢 Archives Charmet; French, out of copyright.