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Domestic News
November 11, 1774
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An extract from a letter dated August 17 from London claims the British Ministry is extending Treasury influence to America through bribery consultations and secret service warrants to create divisions.
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Extract of a Letter from London August 17
" I add these few Lines to assure you. that the Ministry have extended the Influence of the Treasury, to America.-----..People have been consulted here to know who are the fittest Objects of Bribery, and most powerful to create Divisions among you.--r--.s Warrants have been granted to the Secretary of State, for America, expressly for secret Service.--..-What can it be for but to corrupt and divide ?
P. S. Publish the above instantly, 'tis true and ought to be known."
" I add these few Lines to assure you. that the Ministry have extended the Influence of the Treasury, to America.-----..People have been consulted here to know who are the fittest Objects of Bribery, and most powerful to create Divisions among you.--r--.s Warrants have been granted to the Secretary of State, for America, expressly for secret Service.--..-What can it be for but to corrupt and divide ?
P. S. Publish the above instantly, 'tis true and ought to be known."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
London Letter
British Ministry
Treasury Influence
Bribery America
Secret Service Warrants
Where did it happen?
London
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
August 17
Event Details
The Ministry have extended the Influence of the Treasury to America. People have been consulted to identify fittest objects of bribery and most powerful to create divisions. Warrants granted to the Secretary of State for America for secret service to corrupt and divide.