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Editorial May 1, 1767

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

The editorial refutes resentment against new taxes imposed on America as baseless, highlighting approval from British Parliament for the provincial House of Assembly's conduct in upholding government dignity, rights, liberties, and countering enemies, ensuring their honorable legacy.

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Resentment to and new Taxes laid upon America, are entirely without Foundation--That the Conduct of this Province and our late House of Representatives has been highly approved of by the Great Ones in Parliament, from many of whom Letters have been received expressing the same, and their great Affection for this People.

THE Conduct of the late House of Assembly in supporting the dignity of Government, and the Rights and Liberties of this People, as also in counter-working the Designs of our inveterate enemies and representing us with Advantage to his Majesty, the Ministry and Nation; will cause their Names to be handed down with Honor and Gratitude to the latest Posterity.

What sub-type of article is it?

Constitutional Economic Policy Partisan Politics

What keywords are associated?

New Taxes America Parliament Approval House Of Assembly Rights Liberties Government Dignity Inveterate Enemies

What entities or persons were involved?

Parliament Great Ones In Parliament Late House Of Assembly This Province His Majesty The Ministry Nation

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Defense Against Resentment To New Taxes On America And Praise For Assembly Conduct

Stance / Tone

Supportive Of Provincial Assembly And British Approval

Key Figures

Parliament Great Ones In Parliament Late House Of Assembly This Province His Majesty The Ministry Nation

Key Arguments

Resentment To New Taxes On America Is Without Foundation Conduct Of The Province And House Of Representatives Approved By Parliament Letters From Parliament Express Affection For The People Assembly Supported Government Dignity And Rights/Liberties Countered Designs Of Inveterate Enemies Represented The Province Advantageously To Majesty, Ministry, And Nation Names To Be Honored In Posterity

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