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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Extract from a London letter dated August 9, 1767, describes the worsening political situation for American affairs in Britain: the Ministry expected to continue, opposition growing, efforts to popularize colonial taxation and force acknowledgment of Britain's taxing rights. Advises American allies to cultivate British public support and avoid rash actions.
Merged-components note: This is a continuation of the extract of a letter from London dated August 9 about American affairs and taxation; the second part was mislabeled as 'story' but fits as foreign_news reporting on British perspectives on colonial issues.
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"The general affairs of America here, bear a very disagreeable aspect; the present Ministry are like to continue some time longer--some particular changes will happen, and I fear the principal structure will not be of long duration, but probably there will be another session of Parliament before a considerable alteration is made.--The opposition to America seems to increase. Every step is taken to render the taxation of the colonies a popular measure, and it is contended that they should be obliged explicitly to acknowledge that right. I know not what to advise on this occasion, but that the friends of America, on both sides the water, should exert their utmost endeavours to lessen the present unpopularity of the American cause; conciliate the affections of the people here towards you, increase by all possible means the number of your friends, and be careful not to weaken their hands, and strengthen those of your enemies, by rash proceedings, the mischiefs of which are inconceivable."
London, October 22, 1767.
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London
Event Date
August 9, 1767
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The general affairs of America in London bear a disagreeable aspect; the present Ministry likely to continue longer with some changes, but principal structure not of long duration; another Parliament session probable before major alteration. Opposition to America increasing; every step taken to make taxation of colonies popular and oblige explicit acknowledgment of the right. Advice to friends of America on both sides to exert efforts to reduce unpopularity, conciliate affections, increase friends, and avoid rash proceedings that strengthen enemies.