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Title: Copy of Letters Sent to Great-Britain by His Excellency Thomas Hutchinson, the Hon. Andrew Oliver, and Several Other Persons
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Copy of Letters Sent to Great-Britain by His Excellency Thomas Hutchinson, the…" is a historical account written during the late 18th century. The book comprises correspondences involving Thomas Hutchinson, Andrew Oliver, and other notable figures of the time, focusing on the political unrest and tumultuous relationships between the American colonies and British authority. It serves as a primary source documenting the tensions leading up to the American Revolution, highlighting the conflicts and sentiments surrounding colonial governance and the struggle for American liberties. The book presents a series of letters that outline the challenges faced by colonial officials in Massachusetts, specifically regarding the customs commissioners who faced public outrage and threats from the populace. Hutchinson's correspondence reveals his attempts to communicate the complexities of government operations amidst growing discord and the violent reactions of citizens frustrated by British taxation and control. The letters discuss the withdrawal of customs officials to a British warship for safety, the rising tide of colonial dissent, and the weight of public opinion, reflecting a chaotic period in which loyalty to the Crown was increasingly questioned, culminating in the escalating unrest that would lead to the Revolutionary War. Overall, this collection provides a detailed glimpse into the political landscape of colonial America and the sentiment towards British rule at a significant historical juncture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780
Author: Oliver, Andrew, 1706-1774
EBook No.: 48819
Published: Apr 28, 2015
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
Subject: Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Copy of Letters Sent to Great-Britain by His Excellency Thomas Hutchinson, the Hon. Andrew Oliver, and Several Other Persons
Note: Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Copy of Letters Sent to Great-Britain by His Excellency Thomas Hutchinson, the…" is a historical account written during the late 18th century. The book comprises correspondences involving Thomas Hutchinson, Andrew Oliver, and other notable figures of the time, focusing on the political unrest and tumultuous relationships between the American colonies and British authority. It serves as a primary source documenting the tensions leading up to the American Revolution, highlighting the conflicts and sentiments surrounding colonial governance and the struggle for American liberties. The book presents a series of letters that outline the challenges faced by colonial officials in Massachusetts, specifically regarding the customs commissioners who faced public outrage and threats from the populace. Hutchinson's correspondence reveals his attempts to communicate the complexities of government operations amidst growing discord and the violent reactions of citizens frustrated by British taxation and control. The letters discuss the withdrawal of customs officials to a British warship for safety, the rising tide of colonial dissent, and the weight of public opinion, reflecting a chaotic period in which loyalty to the Crown was increasingly questioned, culminating in the escalating unrest that would lead to the Revolutionary War. Overall, this collection provides a detailed glimpse into the political landscape of colonial America and the sentiment towards British rule at a significant historical juncture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780
Author: Oliver, Andrew, 1706-1774
EBook No.: 48819
Published: Apr 28, 2015
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
Subject: Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.