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Letter to Editor
April 26, 1770
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
In a March 20, 1770, letter to Mr. Rind, the writer, signing as Brutus, calls for a April 28 meeting in Williamsburg of the non-importation committee to strengthen resistance against British oppression, stressing patriotic sacrifice for liberty.
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Mr. RIND, March 20, 1770.
VERY attentive to the good of my country, as far as my slender capacity can direct me, I am very solicitous to have a meeting of the committee, for the non-importation agreement, on the 28th of April next; to try if some more effectual method cannot be fallen upon, to break asunder those detested and slavish chains which an abandoned Administration, supported by a corrupt Parliament, have forged for us, and myriads yet unborn. Surely, Sir, that man must be dead to every sense of honour, or manly fortitude, who would not, with cheerfulness, sacrifice his interest, and best blood, in support of the liberty, and everlasting happiness of his country; nor can I, or will I, ever consider those who have not, in any other light, than the most bitter enemies to this their native land. Such, Mr. Rind, are my sentiments, and if they are the sentiments of my countrymen, I hope we shall have a number at Williamsburg, on the day already proposed, sufficient to compose a committee.
I would, could I, more than equal
BRUTUS.
VERY attentive to the good of my country, as far as my slender capacity can direct me, I am very solicitous to have a meeting of the committee, for the non-importation agreement, on the 28th of April next; to try if some more effectual method cannot be fallen upon, to break asunder those detested and slavish chains which an abandoned Administration, supported by a corrupt Parliament, have forged for us, and myriads yet unborn. Surely, Sir, that man must be dead to every sense of honour, or manly fortitude, who would not, with cheerfulness, sacrifice his interest, and best blood, in support of the liberty, and everlasting happiness of his country; nor can I, or will I, ever consider those who have not, in any other light, than the most bitter enemies to this their native land. Such, Mr. Rind, are my sentiments, and if they are the sentiments of my countrymen, I hope we shall have a number at Williamsburg, on the day already proposed, sufficient to compose a committee.
I would, could I, more than equal
BRUTUS.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Emotional
What themes does it cover?
Economic Policy
Politics
Constitutional Rights
What keywords are associated?
Non Importation Agreement
Colonial Liberty
British Tyranny
Williamsburg Meeting
Committee Assembly
What entities or persons were involved?
Brutus
Mr. Rind
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Brutus
Recipient
Mr. Rind
Main Argument
the writer urges a meeting of the non-importation agreement committee on april 28 in williamsburg to devise more effective methods to resist the oppressive chains imposed by the british administration and parliament, emphasizing the need for citizens to sacrifice for the liberty of their country and viewing non-supporters as enemies.
Notable Details
Detested And Slavish Chains
Abandoned Administration, Supported By A Corrupt Parliament
Sacrifice His Interest, And Best Blood
Most Bitter Enemies To This Their Native Land