A Patriot Letter Urges Swift Action Against British Tyranny
A 1775 Prospect Hill missive urges immediate resistance to Parliament’s policies. The writer pleads Burgoyne to sever ties with Britain, defending American rights and independence while condemning oppressive taxation and abusive rule. The appeal emphasizes liberty, natural ties to Britain, and the peril of inaction.
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Prospect Hill
Deco
England
Vatila
Morchey
West India Islands
Ireland
Britain
Mr. Burgoyne
America
Great Britain
Burgoyne
Rome
Camillus
Geka
Tavon
Fragmented 18th Century Letter On Liberty And Dignity
A chaotic historical letter reflects debates on liberty, brisk rhetoric about sacrifice for freedom, and critique of authority in Britain. It contrasts the dangers of militarism with the freedom of commerce, questions pride and dignity, and ends with a Latin closing and personal well wishes.
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Cerne
Great
Grey Britain
Pisson
Leee
Philip Dormer Stanhope
Earl of Chesterfield
Prizip Stannopz
Dresden
Boorwin Stannare
Statesman
Earl of Chesterfold
J. Dodsey
Pall.mall
J. Widkie
St. Paul's Church-yard
Great-Britain
Lecter-Press
Bathurst
W. Stratan
F. Rivington
E. Johnston
J. Hinton
Hawes
Clarke
Lallier
Daran
Lather
Nicoll
St .Pauls Church
Axted
Finchlane
Ballies
William Johnston
Mel Wailis,and Co
Lidywates Street
Bowne
Earl of Macclesfield
King’s Arms
Thoms Robinson
Chelsea
Abhington
Leeds
Francis Newbery
London
Ieee
Adis
Bowen
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Richard Hughes
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J. Nourse
Strand
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Lonzitude
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Gulf of St. Laurence
Charles Saunders
Commissioners of the Admiralty
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