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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition. 1 1 Browse Search
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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 44: (search)
avored the proposition, till a letter arrived from Franklin, urging them to persevere on their original plan. Franklin's Works, VII. 468, 469. Compare too, W. S. Johnson to Gov. Trumbull, 21 May, 1770. Sears and MacDougall in New-York strenuously resisted concession; but men went from ward to ward to take the opinions of the people; and it was found that eleven hundred and eighty against three hundred were disposed to confine the restriction to tea alone. C. Golden to Hillsborough, 7 July, 1770. J. Duane to W. S. Johnson, 15 June, 1770. If any merchant should presume to break through the non-importation agreement, except in concert with the several Provinces, the goods imported Chap. XLIV.} 1770. July. should be burnt as soon as landed, and I am ready to peril my life in the attempt. Such were the words of Isaac Sears at a public meeting of the resolute patriots. The decision was on the balance; an appeal was again taken to the people; and as it appeared that a majority favo