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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Letter from London, Sept. 20, details writer's newfound support for American independence, criticizes British ministry, notes strong pro-American sentiment, and reports formation of a military association in Spitalfields to defend the American cause.
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You are quite right in thinking me narrow in my political notions. However, it is with pleasure I can inform you my opinion is very different to what it was. I now see much clearer that the Americans are right than ever I did, when I saw them wrong. If I was now in Philadelphia, the first business I should look after would be to join some company and learn the military exercise. The present ministry are certainly a set of the most abandoned wretches. I sincerely wish all their diabolical schemes may be frustrated; which I have not the least doubt of, if wise and prudent measures are observed on your side. There are now in London ten for America for one against it.
"An association is now on foot in Spitalfields for learning the military exercise, and upwards of 100 are joined in one company; they have been heard to say publickly, that they never intend to fight against America, but aim at another mark. I doubt not but, before another opportunity offers, to write to you that 10,000 men will be under arms in this metropolis, in defence of your glorious cause."
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London
Event Date
Sept. 20
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A letter from London expresses the writer's changed opinion supporting the American cause against the British ministry, describing them as abandoned wretches whose schemes will be frustrated. It reports public sentiment in London favors America ten to one, and mentions an association in Spitalfields where over 100 people are learning military exercise, publicly stating they will not fight against America but aim to defend its cause, with expectations of 10,000 men under arms soon.