The establishing of new colonies westward on the Ohio and the lakes (a matter of considerable importance to the increase of British trade and power, to the breaking that of the French, and to the protection and security of our present colonies,) would best be carried on by a joint union.
This quote highlights Franklin's belief in the importance of joint efforts for the establishment of new colonies to enhance British influence.
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If the English would advance one step further, or cover themselves where they are, it must be at once, by one large step over the mountains, with a numerous and military colony.
That the colonies have no representatives in parliament.
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