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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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A private letter from London dated Dec. 7, 1768, reports on the House of Commons debate at the session's opening, where the Ministry expressed firm resolve to enforce policies on American affairs without debating rights. The writer advises American submission for advantages. Mr. Wilkes's case is set for the following Wednesday. No further parliamentary actions on America confirmed by recent letters.
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"I was in the House of Commons at the opening of this session. The Ministry went largely into American affairs. In that day's debate they showed a firm resolution to enforce, without entering into the matter of right, which appears to me a disputable point. I think if the King's Ministers insist upon the obedience of America, and the Parliament concur in the measures, that it will be the interest of America to submit: such a submission, I am persuaded, will gain them great advantages and indulgences in other respects. Mr. Wilkes's cause is to come on before the House on Wednesday next."
We cannot learn by any letters received by the packet that the Parliament have done any thing in American affairs, or that any time was fixed for that purpose; and indeed it appears that our friends on the other side of the water have been very circumspect touching politics in any of their letters lately received here.
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London
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Dec. 7, 1768
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Letter describes attendance at House of Commons session opening where Ministry debated American affairs, showing resolve to enforce obedience without discussing rights; writer opines submission benefits America; Wilkes's cause scheduled for next Wednesday. No further actions confirmed by recent letters.