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1775.
Contradiction of this statement by Lieutenant Dashwood Bacon, of the Diana,
78
Affidavits by Nathan Wood, William Carter, Mary Johnston and Daniel Nicholson, proving; the outrage,
78
March
8,
Letter to the Printers of the Pennsylvania Gazette, with an explanation of several expressions in the Testimony of the Quakers not properly comprehended by persons unacquainted with Friends’ writings,
80
8,
Defence of the Colonies, by a Lover of English Liberty,
81
8,
Letter to the Author of a Pamphlet entitled “A Candid Examination of the Mutual Claims of Great Britain and her Colonies, &c.,”
85
8,
Cumberland County, Massachusetts, Convention. Recommend strict obedience to the Resolutions of the Provincial Congress,
91
Condemn the conduct of Captain Coulson, for importing Sails, &c., for a new Ship, in violation of the Continental Association,
92
The several Towns in the County required to provide themselves a Stock of Ammunition,
92
The Inhabitants are requested to adhere strictly to the Resolutions of the Continental and Provincial Congresses,
92
9,
Letter from George Mason to George Washingotn,
92
9,
Deposition of Thomas Ditson, Jun., of Billerica, who was tarred and feathered in Boston, by order of Col. Nesbit, of His Majesty’s Forty-seventh Regiment,
93
9,
Address to the inhabitants of the Massachusetts-Bay, No. 5, from the County of Hampshire,
94
9,
Letter from “Phileirene,” defending the British Government against the charges in the Petition of the Continental Congress to the King,
100
9,
Letter from “A Converted Whig,” against Committees and Congresses,
103
9,
Letter from Boston to Mr. Rivington. Conduct of the British Officers in the Old South Meeting-House, on the 6th instant,
106



CONNECTICUT ASSEMBLY.

Mar. 2,
Connecticut Assembly meets,
107
Committee appointed to inquire into the charges of disaffection to the Colony, made against Captains Blackslee, Quintard and Dibble,
107
Committee to inquire into the conduct of the Town of Ridgefield, charged with publishing Resolutions injurious to the Rights of the Colony,
107
9,
Resolution recommending the several Towns in the Colony to contribute liberally to the relief of Boston,
107
Vote of Thanks to the Assembly of Jamaica, for their seasonable Mediation in favour of the Colonies on the Continent,
108
14,
Letter from the Speaker of the House of Assembly of Connecticut to the Speaker of the House of Assembly of Jamaica, enclosing the Vote of Thanks,
108
Letter from Governour Trumbull to the Earl of Dartmouth, laying before him the condition and suffering of the Colony, and of Massachusetts, and asking his serious attention to the distresses of the People in all the Colonies,
108
13,
Letter from Connecticut to Mr. Rivington. Account of the Proceedings of the Assembly. The Republicans urged the necessity of an Army to be immediately raised, but were over-ruled. A great majority passed a vote to petition His Majesty for a redress of grievances,
110
29,
Letter from a Gentleman in Connecticut to Mr. Holt, in reply to the foregoing Letter to Mr. Rivington,
111



CORRESPONDENCE, PROCEEDINGS, ETC.

March
10
Letter from London to a Gentleman in Virginia. The measures of the Government are calculated to render the Colonies independent. The London Merchants not zealous in the cause of America; those of Glasgow sent up a spirited Petition, but at the same time let it be known that they did not mean any opposition by it, but only to get credit in America. Bribes, Pensions and Places are attempted to divide the Colonies; Lord Dunmore has written for five thousand Troops to be sent to Virginia,
114
1775.
Remarks on this Letter by Mercator, (Note,)
115
March
Address of two hundred and twenty-seven Inhabitants of Anson County, North-Carolina, to Governour Martin,
115
Address of one hundred and ninty-five Inhabitants of Rowan and Surry Counties, North-Carolina, to Governour Martin,
116
Address of one hundred and sixteen Inhabitants of Guilford County, North-Carolina, to Governour Martin,
117
10,
Declaration of the Inhabitants of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New-York. They had been deceived by Major Benjamin Floyd, when they signed the Petition to the Assembly; declare their disapprobation of the Petition,
117
11,
Letter from London to a Gentleman in Philadelphia. The plan of the Ministry is to divide and govern, by the advantages now held out to New-York, North-Carolina and Georgia. The passage of the late Acts may be attributed to the defection of the New-York Assembly. Let the Americans be united, and they will succeed; if they divide, they will be irretrievably ruined,
118
11,
Letter from London, received in Philadelphia. The Colonies should give no credit to pacifick Proposals of the Ministry, unless accompanied by a total disavowal of all their unconstitutional claims. The late Resolves of New-York have been very grateful to the Ministry, and have afforded them great triumph and exultation. The cause of the Americans is not a favourite cause in England, the majority are against them; there is a large minority in their favour. Publick subscriptions have been commenced for the Sufferers in Boston, and some handsome sums have been subscribed,
118
11,
Orange County, Virginia, Committee, acquit Francis Moore, Jun., of an intentional violation of the Continental Association,
120
12,
Letter from Boston to a Gentleman in New-York. Disturbance occasioned by the British Officers on the delivery of Dr. Warren’s Oration Ditson, by order of the British Officers, tarred and feathered, placed on a truck and exhibited through the City, and to add to the insult they played Yankee Doodle after him,
120
13,
Letter from London to a Gentleman in Virginia. Lord Dunmore, in a Letter to the Earl of Dartmouth, has recommended that some Men-of-War should be stationed in the Chesapeake, to prevent Virginia from carrying on any Trade with England; and advises the adoption of measures to distress the People, as the most certain way to bring about submission,
121
13,
Letter from London to a Gentleman in Maryland. Lord North’s motion was only calculated to divide the Colonies from each other—the Ministry are already pleased with their success in this way, by the Proceedings at New-York. It will now be tried what materials the Americans are made of; if they have not virtue to withstand the present policy of the Ministry they will become a laughing stock to the world. Their salvation depends upon their firmness and union,
121
13,
Letter from London to a Gentleman in Philadelphia. The City of London and the great trading and manufacturing Towns are averse to the present measures. The Ministry see the dangers of their undertaking, but are encouraged to the attempt by a firm persuasion of success in corrupting New-York, and intimidating New-England. Did they believe the Americans would be united and firm they would not venture upon coercive measures. By whatever means the Assembly of New-York can be kept from deserting, even by outbidding the Ministry, it will be worth the purchased,
122
13,
Meeting of the Committee of Observation for Baltimore,
123
Proceedings in relation to the Cargoes of several Vessels,
123

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