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Foreign News
May 18, 1769
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from London reports that taxing the American colonies is seen as imprudent; Lord North and ministers suggest repealing the glass act and no new taxes for a century if colonies recognize Parliament's authority, amid wishes for reconciliation to counter enemies.
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Extract of a letter from London, per Capt. Munds.
The argument of taxing the colonies, is now judged, by every sensible man, to be imprudent and unpolitical, and from the language of Lord North, and the other Ministers in Parliament, they seem to imply, that if the colonies would recognize the authority of Parliament, that not only the glass act should be repealed or suspended, but a security offered, that no other law should be enacted during a century for the like purposes. I wish the differences were accommodated seeing our enemies avail themselves of our distractions, and that sounds this country, might ultimately dwell in like manner.
The argument of taxing the colonies, is now judged, by every sensible man, to be imprudent and unpolitical, and from the language of Lord North, and the other Ministers in Parliament, they seem to imply, that if the colonies would recognize the authority of Parliament, that not only the glass act should be repealed or suspended, but a security offered, that no other law should be enacted during a century for the like purposes. I wish the differences were accommodated seeing our enemies avail themselves of our distractions, and that sounds this country, might ultimately dwell in like manner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Political
What keywords are associated?
Colonial Taxation
Lord North
Parliament Authority
Glass Act
Repeal Offer
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord North
Capt. Munds
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Key Persons
Lord North
Capt. Munds
Event Details
The argument of taxing the colonies is judged imprudent and unpolitical by sensible men. Lord North and other Ministers imply that if colonies recognize Parliament's authority, the glass act would be repealed or suspended, with security against similar laws for a century. The writer wishes for accommodation of differences as enemies exploit distractions.