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Letter to Editor
April 7, 1774
The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Isaac Jones publicly apologizes for importing duty-free tea from Albany last winter, which led to resentment from locals who assembled at his house on March 28, 1774, while he was away. He affirms his opposition to dutied tea and vows not to offend similarly again. From Weston, April 6, 1774.
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For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
To the PUBLIC
It seems by the resentment shewn by a number of people that assembled at my house on the 28th of March, when I was gone a journey in the country, that I have done something that caused their resentment, and I know not what it should be except my bringing some tea from Albany, sometime last winter which I then supposed would not have offended any body, as it paid no duty in America; but since I find it has, I would inform the public that I am sorry that I have offended them, and am determined not to offend in the like manner for the future: for it is well known that I have been as much set against the dutied tea as any person whatever.
ISAAC JONES.
Weston, April 6, 1774.
To the PUBLIC
It seems by the resentment shewn by a number of people that assembled at my house on the 28th of March, when I was gone a journey in the country, that I have done something that caused their resentment, and I know not what it should be except my bringing some tea from Albany, sometime last winter which I then supposed would not have offended any body, as it paid no duty in America; but since I find it has, I would inform the public that I am sorry that I have offended them, and am determined not to offend in the like manner for the future: for it is well known that I have been as much set against the dutied tea as any person whatever.
ISAAC JONES.
Weston, April 6, 1774.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Taxation
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Tea Import
Dutied Tea
Public Apology
Boycott Resentment
Albany Tea
Weston 1774
What entities or persons were involved?
Isaac Jones
To The Public
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Isaac Jones
Recipient
To The Public
Main Argument
isaac jones apologizes for importing duty-free tea from albany, which offended locals despite paying no duty in america, and pledges not to repeat the action, emphasizing his opposition to dutied tea.
Notable Details
Resentment Shown By Assembly At His House On March 28, 1774, While He Was Away
Tea Brought From Albany Last Winter