sentences:  Despite its illegal subject matter, the pamphlet might never have come to the attention of the authorities had it not been for the embittered Cleland who, after being released from prison for debt, was re-arrested in 1749 for obscenity due to "Fanny Hill".Cleland vindictively wrote to the Duke of Newcastle's law clerk drawing his attention to Cannon's pamphlet.This prompted a letter from Newcastle to the Attorney General, requesting the prosecution of Cannon.