The Wasp — 1888 — page 247: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a military or government official (center, wearing a top hat and uniform with medals) being confronted by an angry man on the right. The official appears to be departing, as suggested by the title "How They Left Us" and the subtitle "He Came A Stranger, But He Took Us In." The wall behind them displays notices including "The Wasp," "Great Boat Race," and other period publications, establishing a contemporary setting. The satire appears to criticize a foreign official or military leader who arrived as an outsider but exploited or harmed the American public before departing. The caricatured features and confrontational body language suggest this is partisan political commentary, likely from the late 19th century, though the specific figure and historical event remain unclear without additional context.