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October 17, 1766
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from London defends Benjamin Franklin's character against claims he supported the Stamp Act, praising his evidence and efforts for its repeal in Parliament to benefit the colonies.
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PHILADELPHIA. October 2.
Extract of a Letter from London, Aug. 9, 1766.
We are very much concerned to hear Mr. Franklin's Character is called in Question, on Account of the Part he acted the last Session of Parliament: so far from being an Abettor of the Stamp-Act, his Evidence, at the Bar of the House, was allowed to be one of the strongest, and most satisfactory, in Favour of the Repeal, and of the Colonies; and we are firmly persuaded, his utmost Endeavours were at all Times exerted to that End, having been Eye-witnesses of his Assiduity, in attending the Committees of the Merchants, and of his public Behaviour at different Times, in the two last Sessions of Parliament.
Extract of a Letter from London, Aug. 9, 1766.
We are very much concerned to hear Mr. Franklin's Character is called in Question, on Account of the Part he acted the last Session of Parliament: so far from being an Abettor of the Stamp-Act, his Evidence, at the Bar of the House, was allowed to be one of the strongest, and most satisfactory, in Favour of the Repeal, and of the Colonies; and we are firmly persuaded, his utmost Endeavours were at all Times exerted to that End, having been Eye-witnesses of his Assiduity, in attending the Committees of the Merchants, and of his public Behaviour at different Times, in the two last Sessions of Parliament.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Benjamin Franklin
Stamp Act
Parliament Repeal
Colonies
London Letter
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Franklin
Where did it happen?
London
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Aug. 9, 1766
Key Persons
Mr. Franklin
Event Details
Writers express concern over Mr. Franklin's character being questioned for his role in the last session of Parliament; they assert he opposed the Stamp-Act, providing strong evidence for its repeal and the colonies' favor, and exerted utmost efforts, as witnessed in committees and public behavior over two sessions.