Benjamin Franklin: “Nothing can have a better effect in producing the alienation proposed; for though many can forgive injuries, none ever…”

I apprehend, that excluding the people of the colonies from all share in the choice of the grand council will give extreme dissatisfaction; as well as the taxing them by act of parliament, where they have no representation.

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.

Believing therefore, that it is my duty, I shall honestly speak my mind in the following paper.

This is a measure that will be effectual; and will not only in time pay its expence, but make as great returns as any of our present colonies do; will give a strength and unity to our dominions in North America; and give us possession of…