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Foreign News
March 10, 1769
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Extract from a London letter dated Nov. 20 reports British Parliament in session, assuring redress of American grievances, with public eyes opening to misrepresentations by some exiled Americans seeking profit, who may face consequences.
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NEWPORT. February 20.
Extract of a Letter, dated London, Nov. 20.
"Our Parliament is now sitting, and be assured the American Grievance will be redressed: People here have been deceived for some Time past—but their Eyes begin to be opened—and the Persons who have been guilty of misrepresenting his Majesty's American Subjects, 'tis thought will meet with their Deserts.—Perhaps you will scarcely believe it. but it is Fact, That some of your own Countrymen, and a few base Wretches, who were obliged to leave this Country, and have made their Fortunes among you, are the worst Enemies you have! Vile Ingratitude! Worse than the Sin of Witchcraft! Posts of Profit are what those villainous, despicable Tools are all aiming at: Thinking if they follow the Example of those who have already been preferred, they shall meet with the like Preferment."
Extract of a Letter, dated London, Nov. 20.
"Our Parliament is now sitting, and be assured the American Grievance will be redressed: People here have been deceived for some Time past—but their Eyes begin to be opened—and the Persons who have been guilty of misrepresenting his Majesty's American Subjects, 'tis thought will meet with their Deserts.—Perhaps you will scarcely believe it. but it is Fact, That some of your own Countrymen, and a few base Wretches, who were obliged to leave this Country, and have made their Fortunes among you, are the worst Enemies you have! Vile Ingratitude! Worse than the Sin of Witchcraft! Posts of Profit are what those villainous, despicable Tools are all aiming at: Thinking if they follow the Example of those who have already been preferred, they shall meet with the like Preferment."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
British Parliament
American Grievances
Colonial Misrepresentation
Exiled Americans
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Nov. 20
Outcome
american grievances to be redressed; misrepresenters expected to meet their deserts
Event Details
Parliament sitting to address American grievances; public deceived but awakening; some American countrymen and exiles portrayed as enemies seeking profit through misrepresentation