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Letter to Editor
September 8, 1774
The Massachusetts Spy, Or, Thomas's Boston Journal
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
John White of Charlestown apologizes to his fellow townspeople and countrymen for signing an address to Governor Hutchinson upon his leaving the province in 1774, expressing deep regret for offending the public and seeking forgiveness.
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To my worthy town and countrymen
Gentlemen,
As I have given you great offence by signing an address to governor Hutchinson (upon his leaving the province) and as it always gives pain to affront or disoblige even a single neighbour; this has been much increased as the public are so much concerned in it: And had I conceived that the generality of the people so much disliked an address to Mr. Hutchinson, it should not have had my name to it, as I always place the friendship and good-will of my fellow-men in the first class of this world's enjoyments, I am very sorry I ever signed it, and hope the public will freely forgive,
Gentlemen your humble servant,
JOHN WHITE.
Charlestown, Sept. 3, 1774.
Gentlemen,
As I have given you great offence by signing an address to governor Hutchinson (upon his leaving the province) and as it always gives pain to affront or disoblige even a single neighbour; this has been much increased as the public are so much concerned in it: And had I conceived that the generality of the people so much disliked an address to Mr. Hutchinson, it should not have had my name to it, as I always place the friendship and good-will of my fellow-men in the first class of this world's enjoyments, I am very sorry I ever signed it, and hope the public will freely forgive,
Gentlemen your humble servant,
JOHN WHITE.
Charlestown, Sept. 3, 1774.
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Reflective
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Governor Hutchinson
Address Apology
Public Offence
Colonial Forgiveness
Townspeople
What entities or persons were involved?
John White
Gentlemen
Letter to Editor Details
Author
John White
Recipient
Gentlemen
Main Argument
the writer apologizes for signing an address to governor hutchinson, regrets offending the public, and seeks forgiveness, prioritizing friendship and goodwill.
Notable Details
Signed Address To Governor Hutchinson Upon Leaving The Province
Charlestown, Sept. 3, 1774