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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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An extract from a London letter dated January 18 praises Dr. Benjamin Franklin's diligent lobbying of Parliament members to secure repeal of the Stamp Act, emphasizing his clear explanations and effectiveness in addressing objections over two months.
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“The Assiduity of Doctor Franklin, in assisting to obtain a Repeal of Stamp-Act, is really astonishing. He is forever with one Member of Parliament or another, endeavouring to impress them. first, with the Importance of the present Dispute; then to state the Case clearly and fully, stripping it of every thing foreign to the main Point; and lastly to answer Objections arising from a Wrong Conception of the Matter.--To enforce this repeatedly, and with Propriety, in the Manner he has done for these two Months, I assure you is no easy Task. This is the most necessary and essential Service he could possibly perform on this Occasion; and so effectually hath he done it, and I will venture to say, he hath thrown so much true Light upon the Subject, that if the Legislature doth not now give you ample Redress, it is not for want of the fullest and most distinct Information, in respect to the real Merits of the Case."
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London
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January 18
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franklin's lobbying efforts over two months have provided clear and full information to parliament, potentially leading to repeal of the stamp act if redress is not granted.
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Doctor Franklin has been assiduously assisting in obtaining a repeal of the Stamp Act by constantly engaging with Members of Parliament, impressing upon them the importance of the dispute, clearly stating the case, and answering objections from misconceptions. This service, performed repeatedly with propriety for two months, is deemed essential and highly effective in illuminating the subject.