The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in London, to his Friend in this City, dated London November 3d, 1768.

"American affairs wear a very gloomy aspect. We cannot pretend to say what measures the Parliament will adopt, but we are very sure the Ministry are against you. The Merchants here (whose influence in the House of Commons with respect to America is very great) are much alarmed at the resolves of the people of Boston and New York, to import no more British manufactures, If this resolution should become general, it would do more than all your petitions and remonstrances. The popular voice at present is against you. They insist upon their right to tax America, and offer no other argument to support this right than that "You are the Colonies, and they the Mother Country." Some of the wisest Politicians imagine vigorous measures will be pursued with you. Doctor Franklin is indefatigable in his endeavours to serve his country. I heard him say a few days ago, in a large company "Britain has no right to tax the Colonies, and never had any such right, and I trust never will have it." Be not alarmed if you should hear of Military preparations to enforce the late duties, that have been imposed on you."