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Letter to Editor
August 23, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A letter to the New-Hampshire Gazette printers advises foreign strangers, especially from enemy northern nations, to obey local laws and restrain their speech, warning that violations could lead to enforcement like the Boston Massacre, as their presence is tolerated only until the treaty is ratified.
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For the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
Messieurs PRINTERS.
Would it not be advisable for strangers that now reside amongst us, to content themselves under our laws, and regulate their conduct and conversation accordingly? Certain men of a northern nation, ever enemies to this country, have given themselves unnecessary airs, and spoke with great freedom, about the propriety of a villain's returning in direct violation of the laws of this state—let those people remember that the same laws may be executed against all transgressors, and that their stay is at present mere indulgence, until the definitive treaty is signed and ratified: but should their connections here, keep them clear of the law, and keep their crimes within certain limits, yet they would do well to remember the picture of the Boston Massacre; and that the same power still exists amongst the people.
Messieurs PRINTERS.
Would it not be advisable for strangers that now reside amongst us, to content themselves under our laws, and regulate their conduct and conversation accordingly? Certain men of a northern nation, ever enemies to this country, have given themselves unnecessary airs, and spoke with great freedom, about the propriety of a villain's returning in direct violation of the laws of this state—let those people remember that the same laws may be executed against all transgressors, and that their stay is at present mere indulgence, until the definitive treaty is signed and ratified: but should their connections here, keep them clear of the law, and keep their crimes within certain limits, yet they would do well to remember the picture of the Boston Massacre; and that the same power still exists amongst the people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Provocative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Crime Punishment
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Foreign Strangers
Obey Laws
Northern Enemies
Boston Massacre
Treaty Ratification
People Power
What entities or persons were involved?
Messieurs Printers
Letter to Editor Details
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Messieurs Printers
Main Argument
foreign strangers from enemy nations should obey new hampshire laws and moderate their behavior, as the same laws apply to them and the people's power, as shown in the boston massacre, remains intact until the treaty is ratified.
Notable Details
References 'Northern Nation' Enemies
Warns Of Law Execution Against Transgressors
Alludes To Villain's Return Violating State Laws
Mentions Indulgence Until Treaty Ratification
Recalls Boston Massacre As Reminder Of People's Power