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October 6, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 6, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

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Congress Debate, Reconciliation Terms, Dr Franklin Letter, American War Resolution

Williamsburg, Virginia

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Reports from letters via Charming Peggy detail Continental Congress debates on reconciliation terms with Britain, proposing colonial contributions post-grievance redress. Dr. Franklin's June 21 letter notes unanimous resolve to continue war against the ministry.

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July 12. Letters by the Charming Peggy mention, that the Congress have had the terms of reconciliation in debate: and that, as far as their opinions could be collected, they amounted to this proposition: That when the grievances of America should be redressed, and when hostilities should cease, they would take it into their contemplation whether Great Britain should not be eased by the colonies contributing to their own establishment. A letter from Dr. Franklin, of the 21st ult. says, that there was the utmost unanimity in the proceedings of the Congress; that they had resolved to prosecute the war against the ministry vigorously; and that he had no thoughts of returning, till matters were finally settled.

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Congress Debate Reconciliation Terms Dr Franklin Letter American War Resolution

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Dr. Franklin Congress

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July 12

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Dr. Franklin Congress

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Letters by the Charming Peggy mention that the Congress debated terms of reconciliation, proposing that after redressing grievances and ceasing hostilities, they would consider colonies contributing to their own establishment to ease Great Britain. A letter from Dr. Franklin dated 21st ult. reports utmost unanimity in Congress proceedings, resolution to prosecute the war vigorously against the ministry, and no thoughts of returning until matters are settled.