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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Extract of a letter from a gentleman of eminence in London to a gentleman in Boston, dated September 3, 1774. It reports that American unity and firmness against Boston's injustices have surprised British enemies, shifting public opinion favorably, and predicts the ministry's ruin if the non-consumption agreement is adhered to, with stronger parliamentary opposition ahead.
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Gentleman in Boston, dated Sept. 3d, 1774.
"The Coolness, Temper and Firmness of this American Proceedings;
the Unanimity of the Colonies, in the same Sentiments of their Rights,
and of the Injustice offered to Boston; and the patience with which
those Injuries are at present borne, without the least Appearance of
Submission; have a good deal surprised and disappointed our Enemies,
and the Tone of publick Conversation, which has been violently against
us, begins evidently to turn; so that I make no Doubt that before the
Meeting of parliament it will be as general in our Favour. All who know
well the state of Things here, agree, that if the NON-CONSUMPTION
Agreement should become general, and be firmly adhered to, this
Ministry must be ruined, and our Friends succeed them. You will see a
stronger Opposition in our Favour at the next Meeting of parliament
than appeared in the last. But we depend chiefly upon Ourselves."
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Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Gentleman Of Eminence In London
Recipient
A Gentleman In Boston
Main Argument
the firmness and unity of american colonies in defending their rights against injustices to boston have surprised and disappointed british enemies, shifting public opinion in their favor; strict adherence to the non-consumption agreement will ruin the current ministry and lead to stronger parliamentary opposition supporting the colonies.
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