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101.Anonymous ● Extract of a Letter from an Officer Late Under the Command of Lord Dunmore, Against the Indians, Dated at Fort Augusta, November 21, 1774 ● 1774
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102.Anonymous ● Extract of a Letter, Dated Boston, August 20, 1774 ● 1774
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103.Anonymous ● Extracts of Letters received in Philadelphia, from Pittsburgh. Connolly's proeeedings against the Pennsylvanians ● 1774
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104.Anonymous ● Extracts of private Letters from London, printed on the back of the Boston Port Bill, and circulated in New-York, on the 14th of May, enclosed to the Earl of Dartmouth, in the preceding Letter ● 1774
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105.Anonymous ● Friday, September 16th ● 1774
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106.Anonymous ● Further account of Mr. Peters ● 1774
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107.Anonymous ● General Carleton arrived at Quebeck ● 1774
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108.Anonymous ● General Meeting of the Inhabitants of Georgia, held in Savannah, Account of the Meeting (Note) ● 1774
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109.Anonymous ● Handbill published at New-York. Supply of the British Troops ● 1774
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110.Anonymous ● Heads of a Subscription Paper, for the establishment of an American Post Office, laid before the Committee of Correspondence at Boston (Note) ● 1774
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111.Anonymous ● Importance of the Commerce of the Colonies to the Trade and Manufactures of Great Britain. Value of Exports from the West india Islands and the Northern Colonies compared. Troops furnished by the Colonies in the last war ● 1774
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112.Anonymous ● Indian Intelligence. Traders on the Muskingum safe the Shawanese had taken great pains in protecting them. Shawanese quiet. A party of Mingoes out gone against that part of Virginia where their friends were killed ● 1774
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113.Anonymous ● Information of the Boston Port Bill received with indignation at Charlestown, S. Carolina ● 1774
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114.Anonymous ● Information of the proceedings in the Colonies for the establishment of an American Post Office received in London. When General Gage arrives in America, he will stop the career of the new Post Riders and their employers (Note) ● 1774
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115.Anonymous ● Inhabitants of Maryland forming Military Companies ● 1774
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116.Anonymous ● Inhabitants of Worcester, in Massachusetts, from the age of sixteen to seventy, form themselves into Military Companies, and choose Officers ● 1774
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117.Anonymous ● Intelligence at Williamsburg, Virginia. War with the Indians ● 1774
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118.Anonymous ● Intelligence received at Philadelphia from Pittsburgh. On the 26th of April, two Indians killed on the Ohio, near Wheeling. Michael Cresap believed to be concerned in the murder. Cresap had previously declared he would kill every Indian he met on the River, and if he could get a sufficient number of men, he would mark a Village on Yellow Creek. Another party of Indians attacked by Cresap. Greathouse and Baker cut off a party at Yellow Creek ● 1774
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119.Anonymous ● John Hancock, Colonel of the Company of Cadets, having been dismissed by Governour Gage, the Company agreed to return their Standard to the Governour and disband themselves ● 1774
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120.Anonymous ● Joseph Johnson to preach at the Presbyterian Church ● 1774
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121.Anonymous ● July 25 ● 1774
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122.Anonymous ● June 2nd Report ● 1774
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123.Anonymous ● Letter I, to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies in America, on the present disputes with Great Britain ● 1774
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124.Anonymous ● Letter II, to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies in America. An examination of the Acts relating to America ● 1774
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125.Anonymous ● Letter III, to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies in America ● 1774
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126.Anonymous ● Letter IV, to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies in America ● 1774
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127.Anonymous ● Letter from Alexandria, in Virginia, to a Gentleman in Boston. Subscriptions for the relief of the Poor in Boston ● 1774
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128.Anonymous ● Letter from Baltimore to a Gentleman in Williamsburg. A complete plan of establishing anew American Post Office has been executed throughout the New England Governments. Mr. Goddard will leave here for Williamsburg, to lay his plan before the Convention (Note) ● 1774
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129.Anonymous ● Letter from Bedford, Pennsylvania. Alarms on the Frontiers on account of the Indians. A party of the Shawanese out, it is supposed to attack some part of Virginia ● 1774
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130.Anonymous ● Letter from Boston to New-York. Attempts to procure an Agreement to pay for the Tea, defeated ● 1774
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131.Anonymous ● Letter from Boston to a Gentleman in New-York. It was moved on the 10th instant, in the Provincial Congress, that Arms be immediately taken up against the King's Troops, a Member stated such a move was infamous, as the Members knew that neither Connecticut, nor any of the Southern Colonies, meant to oppose his Majesty's Arms. At Plymouth they are now beating up for Volunteers to attack the Troops ● 1774
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132.Anonymous ● Letter from Boston, received in New-York. Distresses of the People there, their patience, resolution, and firmness. The League and Covenant very generally signed, notwithstanding the Governour's Proclamation ● 1774
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133.Anonymous ● Letter from Boston, received in New-York. Firmness of the People there. Encouraged to persevere from all the Colonies ● 1774
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134.Anonymous ● Letter from Boston, received in New-York. Firmness of the People there. Encouraged to persevere from all the Colonies ● 1774
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135.Anonymous ● Letter from Boston, received in New-York. Firmness of the People there. Encouraged to persevere from all the Colonies ● 1774
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136.Anonymous ● Letter from Boston. The new Counsellers driven into Boston. The Judges at Great Barrington turned off the Bench. The Protesters and Addressers to Mr. Hutchinson have fled to Boston for refuge. The Province will soon be declared in open rebellion, and the King's Standard hoisted ● 1774
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137.Anonymous ● Letter from Carlisle, received in Philadelphia. Connolly's attack on the Shawanese, who protected the Traders. Letter of thanks from Lord Dunmore to Cresap, who first began the quarrel with the Indians ● 1774
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138.Anonymous ● Letter from Cave Cumberland. Indian War caused by Cresap and Greathouse ● 1774
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139.Anonymous ● Letter from Charlestown, South Carolina, to Philadelphia. Charlestown will join in whatever New-York and Philadelphia may adopt ● 1774
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140.Anonymous ● Letter from Charlestown, South Carolina, to a Gentleman of New-York. Merchants now generally in favour of Non-Importation ● 1774
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141.Anonymous ● Letter from Charlestown, in South Carolina, received in New-York. Account of the Meeting held in Charlestown, on the 6th ● 1774
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142.Anonymous ● Letter from Charlestown, in South Carolina, to a Correspondent in Boston. Proceedings on the Resolutions adopted in Charlestown ● 1774
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143.Anonymous ● Letter from England to a Gentleman in New-York. State of affairs in England ● 1774
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144.Anonymous ● Letter from Fort Pitt to Philadelphia. Connolly refused protection to three Shawanese who had escorted the Traders in with their Peltry, Sent a party to cut them off. Logan returned to the Shawanese Towns with thirteen Scalps ● 1774
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145.Anonymous ● Letter from Fredericksburg, in Virginia. Further Indian Intelligence. Liberal contributions made in Fredericksburg, for relief of the Poor in Boston ● 1774
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146.Anonymous ● Letter from Georgia to a Gentleman in New-York. Those in favour of an immediate Non-Importation Agreement there, are far in the minority. As the Colony is situated, it would be highly ungenerous for Georgia to meddle with the disputes in which the rest of the Colonies are engaged ● 1774
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147.Anonymous ● Letter from Huntington, to a Gentleman in New-York. Enclosing Resolutions unanimously adopted in Town Meeting ● 1774
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148.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Correspondent in Boston. The measures of the Colonies should be calm and temperate. None of their Resolves should contain reflections on Great Britain. -- The East India Company should be indemnified by the Bostonians, and submission made for the insult offered to Government ● 1774
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149.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in Boston. The Ministry, by their emissaries, will try to bring about disunion when the Congress meets. It is not prudent to rely on any support in England the Colonies must depend on their own unanimity and steadiness. Massachusetts should not enter into any violent measures without concert with other Colonies, particularly Maryland, Virginia, and the Carolinas ● 1774
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150.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York ● 1774
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151.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. A general suspension of Commerce, until our grievances are redressed, is the only safe and sure measure. The Ministry believe that the terror of their measures will make all America silent and submissive ● 1774
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152.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. Act of Parliament prohibiting the shipping of Utensils used in the manufacture of Cotton, Wool, or Silk ● 1774
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153.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. Fears there will be a want of union among the Colonies. Without this, any expedients they may adopt will avail little ● 1774
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154.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. First information of the Resolves of the Congress of the States of America ● 1774
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155.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. The American writers, by their pretensions to Independence, and their claims to exemption from Taxation, have ruined the cause ● 1774
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156.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. The Conduct of New-York Has Filled Every Heart with Joy. The Resolution of Lord North, of February 27, Which is Rounded on the Truest Principle of Policy and Benevolence, Will be Outrageously Censured and Traduced by the Opposition. By this Measure Parliament Gives a Proof that While it Sends Forth the Sword of Justice to Punish the Factious, it Extends Also Friendly Proposals to Invite the Good Citizens to Peace and Reconciliation ● 1774
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157.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. The opinions of the People have become more favourable to the Americans. As the issue of the Congress would probably require vigorous measures, the Parliament has been dissolved, and a new one ordered ● 1774
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158.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in New-York. The prevailing opinion in England is, that the Colonies mean nothing -- they must be divided by the arts of the Administration. Their opposition should be early and vigorous ● 1774
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159.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in Philadelphia. The storm against Doctor Franklin much abated. Opinions in England on the late measures against America. Many persons in favour of the Colonies. Granville Sharp warmly on their side ● 1774
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160.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in Virginia. The Petition of the Congress favourably received in England. Lord Chatham commends both the Petition and the other Proceedings in the highest terms ● 1774
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161.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman in Virginia. The universal approbation the Proceedings of the Congress meets with in England, has disconcerted the Ministry, who appear unwilling to retract, and unable to proceed ● 1774
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162.Anonymous ● Letter from London to a Gentleman of New-York. Efforts of the Ministry to accomplish their designs on the Colonies ● 1774
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163.Anonymous ● Letter from London, received in Philadelphia. Men in power in England wish for an Indian war, as a means of humbling and reducing the rebellious Colonies. Policy of Great Britain in regard to the Colonies, is to divide and conquer. Nothing but an union of the Colonies to stop Trade will save America ● 1774
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164.Anonymous ● Letter from London, to a Gentleman in New-York. Advantages to the Colonies from an union with England. Parliament cannot make the first advances towards reconciliation ● 1774
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165.Anonymous ● Letter from London. Advises the Colonies to unite in defence of American Liberty. Power of the Ministry -- their hatred of liberty. Lords Chatham, Camden, and Rockingham, are friendly to America ● 1774
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166.Anonymous ● Letter from London. Reasons why the Americans should persevere, and oppose with vigorous measures the Tyranny of the British Government ● 1774
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167.Anonymous ● Letter from Manchester to a Merchant in London, enclosing a copy of a Letter from a Merchant in New-York, countermanding orders for Goods ● 1774
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168.Anonymous ● Letter from Maryland to a Gentleman in London ● 1774
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169.Anonymous ● Letter from Montreal, to a Gentleman in New-York. Opinions of the Inhabitants of Canada relative to the Quebeck Act ● 1774
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170.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Correspondent in London ● 1774
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171.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in Boston. Our tame submission to the Post Office Establishment has been constantly urged as a precedent for all other unconstitutional Acts. If we oppose it now, with manly firmness, we cannot fail of success. Mr. Goddard's Plan is well calculated to save the cause of Liberty (Note) ● 1774
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172.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in England ● 1774
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173.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in England. The pretensions of Great Britain will be treated with resentment and disdain throughout the Continent. The strongest determination exists through all America to maintain and defend their rights (Note) ● 1774
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174.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in London (Note) ● 1774
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175.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in London (Note) ● 1774
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176.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in London. General Gage hissed at a publick dinner in Boston, for giving Governour Hutchinson as a toast. Respect shown to General Gage on his landing, all hypocrisy. The Presbyterian Junto, or self constituted Committee of Sons of Liberty of New-York, who have stood ever since the Stamp Act, offered the assistance of this City to Boston, in resisting the Parliament, in consequence of this Letter the gentlemen of property met and formed the new Committee of Fifty. There is little doubt but all will be quiet in the Colonies in a short time, the most bitter pill will be the acknowledgement of the right of Taxation in the Parliament. The Presbyterians are to blame for all the violent American Proceedings. The Government at home, can only rely upon the professors of the Church of England. The Ministry have only to put an entire stop to smuggling, and make an example of some of the factious ringleaders in every principal city, then America will give but little trouble (Note) ● 1774
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177.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in London. Many of the principal people of the Colony are sorry for embarking in the cause so far, and are ready to join the friends of the Ministry. The Minister, with a few Ships-of-War, could carry his designs into execution (Note) ● 1774
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178.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in Scotland (Note) ● 1774
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179.Anonymous ● Letter from New-York to a Gentleman in Scotland. The power thrown into the hands of the Mob at the Stamp Act, was not extinguished by the repeal of that Act. It was the leaders of the Mob, who associated to prevent the landing of the Tea here, and for returning it -- which they deliberately effected. The Committee of Fifty was elected in opposition to these leaders, with some difficulty. The management of affairs is now in the hands of men opposed to precipitate measures, and the Ministry will meet with little opposition, unless the Bill for the Administration of Justice in Massachusetts Bay should be passed (Note) ● 1774
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180.Anonymous ● Letter from Newport, in Rhode island, to a Gentleman in New-York. The People there have declared themselves openly against Government, The Publick Authorities have dismantled the King's Fort, and moved the Cannon and Stores to Providence ● 1774
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181.Anonymous ● Letter from Norwich, in England, to a Gentleman in New-York. Distresses of Manufacturers in England, in consequence of the measures of Parliament towards America ● 1774
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182.Anonymous ● Letter from Philadelphia to a Gentleman at Williamsburg. The Post Office as established is an infringement of American Liberties, but the new one proposed can scarcely succeed under Mr. Goddard. The Merchants of Philadelphia have preferred Mr. Bradford for the private Post set up between that place and Philadelphia (Note) ● 1774
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183.Anonymous ● Letter from Philadelphia to a Gentleman in Boston. Reasons why Boston should not pay for the Tea ● 1774
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184.Anonymous ● Letter from Philadelphia to a Gentleman in Williamsburg. Objections to Mr. Goddard. At a Meeting of the Mechanicks, they refused to hear read Letters relafmg to the establishment of the Post Office, as the Americans had enough to do already (Note) ● 1774
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185.Anonymous ● Letter from Philadelphia to a Member of the British Parliament. A Manufactory of Gun-powder begun in Pennsylvania, where there are Gunsmiths enough to make one hundred thousand Stand of Arms in a year ● 1774
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186.Anonymous ● Letter from Philadelphia to a Member of the British Parliament. The Ministry who believe the military preparations in the Colonies have been recommended and taught by General Lee, are entirely mistaken. The Americans were determined to seal their love of Liberty with their blood, long before they heard the name of that Officer ● 1774
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187.Anonymous ● Letter from Pittsburgh. No disturbances with the Indians this Winter. More to be dreaded from the Pennsylvanians than the Indians. (Note) ● 1774
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188.Anonymous ● Letter from Quebeck to a Gentleman in Boston ● 1774
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189.Anonymous ● Letter from Red Stone. Causes of the Indian War traced from the Treaty made by Colonel Bouquet, with the Shawanese, in 1764, to the attack of Captain Michael Cresap upon a party of Indians, in April, 1774 ● 1774
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190.Anonymous ● Letter from Savannah, to a Gentleman of Philadelphia. Meeting at Savannah, on the 8th. Georgia will unite with the other Colonies. Large Donations made for Sufferers in Boston ● 1774
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191.Anonymous ● Letter from St. John's Parish, in Georgia. Account of the Meeting at Savannah, on the 10th of August. Contributions from St. John's Parish for the Sufferers at Boston ● 1774
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192.Anonymous ● Letter from Staunton, in Virginia, of November 4th. A further account of the same Battle ● 1774
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193.Anonymous ● Letter from Taunton, in Massachusetts. Daniel Leonard, a Mandamus Counsellor, fled to avoid the friendly cautions of his incensed neighbours ● 1774
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194.Anonymous ● Letter from Taunton, in Massachusetts. Two or three thousand persons will be assembled tomorrow to request Colonel Gilbert not to accept the office of High Sheriff, under the new Act and to desire Brigadier Ruggles, a Mandamns Counsellor, to quit the County immediately. It is more dangerous being a Tory here than in Boston ● 1774
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195.Anonymous ● Letter from Wilmington in North Carolina, to a Gentleman in Boston. Two thousand Pounds subscribed for Boston: very considerable will be contributed at Newbern and Edenton, Subscriptions on foot in every County. The Vessel, with a load of Provisions for Boston, goes freight free, and the Master and Mariners navigate her without receiving one farthing wages ● 1774
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196.Anonymous ● Letter from Wilmington, in North Carolina, to a Gentleman in Boston. Subscriptions for the relief of Boston, At a meeting of six Counties in Wilmington, it was unanimously resolved to assist Massachusetts by every legal measure ● 1774
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197.Anonymous ● Letter from a Gentleman at Amsterdam, to a friend in Philadelphia. A Vessel there loading with Ammunition and Arms, stopped by a Cutter sent from Dover ● 1774
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198.Anonymous ● Letter from a Gentleman in Bristol, England, to his friend in Philadelphia. Publick opinion in England strong against America. Nothing but firmness on the part of the Americans will ensure them the victory ● 1774
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199.Anonymous ● Letter from a Gentleman in London to His Friend at Annapolis, Md. Encloses the Boston Port Bill. Little Opposition to it in the House of Commons. The Rise or Fall of America Now Depends on the Deliberations of a General Congress from the Colonies. A Suspension of Exports and Imports Recommended. If Boston Acquiesces the Whole Will Be Forced to Submission ● 1774
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200.Anonymous ● Letter from a Gentleman in London, to his Correspondent in Philadelphia ● 1774