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Foreign News
December 8, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter from London dated September 5, 1775, expresses distress over British Parliament's acts against the American colonies, condemns the governor's shameful conduct, and hopes for a peaceful reconciliation between the parties.
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Extract from a letter to a gentleman of this city, from an eminent house, dated London, Sept. 5, 1775.
"We are made exceedingly unhappy by the acts of parliament relative to the colonies, and for the dreadful consequences that must ensue. God only knows where it will end. The governor's conduct has been most shameful: we are told, it is highly disapproved, even by his friends on this side the water. We sincerely join you in wishing, that the Almighty may dispose the contending parties to bring about a happy and honourable reconciliation."
"We are made exceedingly unhappy by the acts of parliament relative to the colonies, and for the dreadful consequences that must ensue. God only knows where it will end. The governor's conduct has been most shameful: we are told, it is highly disapproved, even by his friends on this side the water. We sincerely join you in wishing, that the Almighty may dispose the contending parties to bring about a happy and honourable reconciliation."
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Political
What keywords are associated?
Parliament Acts
Colonies
Governor Conduct
Reconciliation
Where did it happen?
Colonies
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Colonies
Event Date
Sept. 5, 1775
Outcome
dreadful consequences that must ensue; wish for happy and honourable reconciliation
Event Details
Letter from London reports unhappiness with acts of parliament relative to the colonies and the governor's shameful conduct, which is disapproved even by his friends in Britain; hopes for reconciliation between contending parties.