James, this is just about the most vitriolic letter I have ever read.

Local newspapers have printed vitriolic letters in opposition, and "Bag the Market" bumper stickers are a common sight.

In one week alone, Mr. Lynn said, he received 14 vitriolic letters, plus a telegram, about the Lumina's cramped back seat.

Mario Cuomo mailed vitriolic letters at taxpayer expense to 20,000 homes in State Senator Joe Bruno's district.

"It is possible to work things out and not just react to vitriolic letters," said Mr. Rosenberg, referring to correspondence from lawyers sent in such disputes.

I remember him writing a vitriolic letter to the local alt-weekly for using "gyp," but unfortunately I can't find it online.

However, I was shocked to read the vitriolic letters from my colleagues in the Dec. 24 Long Island section.

In a barrage of sometimes vitriolic letters to parents and to the secretary general, each side accused the other of trying to control the board.

Kurbsky is best remembered for a series of vitriolic letters he exchanged with the Tsar between 1564 and 1579.

It is possible that Spry circulated a number of vitriolic letters after the decision, attacking the High Court Justices personally.