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Royall used her writing to shape the political and social landscape of early America. Raised on the frontiers of Pennsylvania and Virginia, she became a prominent journalist and critic.
After marrying Maj. William Royall in 1797, her life intertwined with politics, history, and literature. Despite personal setbacks, including losing her inheritance and being denied a pension as a Revolutionary War widow, she turned to writing and travel. Her works advocated for press freedoms, liberty of conscience, and political transparency.
In Washington, her newspaper Paul Pry criticized corruption, and though it was eventually shut down, she continued with The Huntress, offering insights on national issues with a more moderate tone.
