War with America Justified by Colonial Supremacy Debate
The passage argues against British claims to absolute power over the American Colonies. It attacks the principle that Parliament can bind colonies in all cases, calls such authority tyrannical, and warns that colonial charters and rights would be violated. It foresees risks of economic strain, rebellion, and the dangers of imperial overreach if liberty erodes.
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Scotland
Great Britain
British Empire
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Japan
Britain
Flere
Colonies
Atlantic
Commons
Canada
Europe
Quebec
Massachusets Bay
Petter
House of Representatives
Seer
Contention with Governor Pownall Provokes Anger
The writer laments the difficulty of arguing rights against Governor Pownall and rebukes an attack that insults a father’s memory, declaring it treacherous to strike at a parent’s honor and vowing to oppose the wrong.
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Letter from Thomas Jeffreys defending his father's map
Thomas Jeffreys writes to Governor Pownall defending his late father's map of the British colonies. He denies pirating work, accuses Pownall of misrepresentation, recounts delays in supplying drafts, and argues his father purchased the original plate. He contends improvements were minor and stresses the claim of legitimate publication and private property.
Exeter Sweepstakes Entries Requested by March First
The public is invited to name their horses for the Exeter Sweepstakes to be run this year. Entries must be submitted to Mr. Pierce, Clerk of the Course, at Exeter, on or before the first of March. Weatherby.
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