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Editorial
December 1, 1752
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An opinion holds that establishing a council of capable and honest persons in the American colonies would benefit their welfare and Great Britain's interests by overseeing general affairs and preventing detrimental trade schemes, though it requires great caution due to potential risks.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
An Opinion prevails very strongly, amongst many who are well acquainted with the State of our Colonies in America, that it would contribute exceedingly to their Welfare, and to the Advantage of Great-Britain, if a Council was established there, of Persons of known Capacity and Integrity, to superintend their Interests in general, and to prevent their pursuing Schemes of Trade detrimental to each other, or inconsistent with the Duty they owe to their Mother Country.
But as this is a Point of a very delicate Nature, and which might be productive of bad as well as good Consequences, it will, if it is ever carried into Execution, require great Caution, and the most mature Deliberation possible.
But as this is a Point of a very delicate Nature, and which might be productive of bad as well as good Consequences, it will, if it is ever carried into Execution, require great Caution, and the most mature Deliberation possible.
What sub-type of article is it?
Imperialism
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
American Colonies
Colonial Council
Trade Schemes
British Interests
Mother Country Duty
What entities or persons were involved?
Great Britain
Colonies In America
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Establishment Of A Colonial Council For Oversight
Stance / Tone
Cautiously Supportive
Key Figures
Great Britain
Colonies In America
Key Arguments
A Council Of Capable And Integrity Persons Would Benefit Colonies' Welfare And Britain's Advantage
Council To Superintend General Interests And Prevent Detrimental Trade Schemes
Issue Is Delicate And Requires Great Caution And Deliberation