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Foreign News
February 26, 1768
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
London commentary on December 22 urges British leaders to unite beyond party lines to preserve amicable relations with America, emphasizing its role as the primary market for British manufactures to avoid economic disaster if trade is hindered.
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LONDON, December 22.
If ever there was a time for the great men of the land to be united, to throw aside all past distinctions and animosities, it is now; it is of much more consequence to preserve the balance of affection between this country and America, than ever it was to preserve the balance of power in Europe, about which so many millions have been thrown away. America is now almost the only market for our manufactures; and if they are cramped in their trade, and affronted about trifles, it will induce them to set up manufacturing for themselves, and a very few years would enable them to do without us; and how fatal a stroke that would be is very evident. This is a matter of such importance to the future well being of this country, that it is hoped the leaders of the different parties in it will lay aside all other considerations, and convince the world there is yet some public virtue left, by uniting together in a grand impartial plan of politics, with regard to G. Britain and America, as will be equally advantageous to both.
If ever there was a time for the great men of the land to be united, to throw aside all past distinctions and animosities, it is now; it is of much more consequence to preserve the balance of affection between this country and America, than ever it was to preserve the balance of power in Europe, about which so many millions have been thrown away. America is now almost the only market for our manufactures; and if they are cramped in their trade, and affronted about trifles, it will induce them to set up manufacturing for themselves, and a very few years would enable them to do without us; and how fatal a stroke that would be is very evident. This is a matter of such importance to the future well being of this country, that it is hoped the leaders of the different parties in it will lay aside all other considerations, and convince the world there is yet some public virtue left, by uniting together in a grand impartial plan of politics, with regard to G. Britain and America, as will be equally advantageous to both.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Economic
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Britain America Relations
Political Unity
Trade Markets
Economic Dependence
Where did it happen?
America
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
America
Event Date
December 22
Event Details
Urges unity among British leaders to preserve relations with America, highlighting economic dependence on American markets for manufactures and risks of America developing its own industry if trade is restricted.