Benjamin Franklin: “And we have trembled with apprehensions, that the consequences…”

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And we have trembled with apprehensions, that the consequences, naturally arising therefrom, would at length prove fatal to both countries.

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Franklin expresses concern about the potential dire consequences of the ongoing conflict between the colonies and Britain.

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That it would be treating them as a conquered people, and not as true British subjects.

But it seems not of so much importance, whether the fighting be done by John or Thomas, or the tax paid by William or Charles.

You are a member of that parliament, and have formed part of that majority, which has condemned my native country to destruction.

That the colonies have no representatives in parliament.

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Benjamin Franklin: “And we have trembled with apprehensions, that the consequences, naturally arising therefrom, would at length prove fatal…”