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Letter to Editor
May 22, 1772
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A letter from a distinguished gentleman in a distant colony, dated April 15, critiques British administration's system of influence over colonial leaders to ensure submission. He affirms faith in American virtue to resist enslavement and advocates for annual colonial claims to liberty to sustain the spirit of freedom and union.
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Full Text
A letter from a gentleman of distinction in a distant colony dated the 15th of April, very pertinently observes, that the system of influence is not confined to one government; there being no reason to doubt, but that administration expects to carry every important point, securely and quietly, by gaining the submission of men of interest in every colony. '.....I trust there is too much virtue still remaining in America; tamely to tolerate the humble lot in life, that wicked, or at least rash or misguided men have intended for us. God forbid! that I should find myself in a land, the people of which are willing to be slaves'----'I heartily wish that every colony would every year repeat her claim to liberty; for though the repetition, might not quickly obtain relief, it would keep up the spirit of Freedom in each, and of Union with one another.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Constitutional Rights
Politics
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Colonial Liberty
American Virtue
British Influence
Spirit Of Freedom
Colonial Union
What entities or persons were involved?
A Gentleman Of Distinction In A Distant Colony
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Gentleman Of Distinction In A Distant Colony
Main Argument
america's remaining virtue will resist the intended subjugation by misguided men; colonies should annually repeat claims to liberty to maintain the spirit of freedom and union among them.
Notable Details
System Of Influence Not Confined To One Government
Administration Expects To Carry Points By Gaining Submission Of Men Of Interest
Too Much Virtue Still Remaining In America
God Forbid! That I Should Find Myself In A Land... Willing To Be Slaves
Repeat Her Claim To Liberty Every Year