""A Reply To The Criticisms By J. N. Barker, On The Historical Facts In The Picture Of Philadelphia (1828)"" is a book written by James Mease. The book is a response to criticisms made by J. N. Barker on the historical accuracy of Mease's previous work, ""The Picture of Philadelphia"". Mease, a physician and historian, defends his research and the accuracy of his account of Philadelphia's history. The book is a detailed rebuttal of Barker's criticisms,...