And as Canada is chiefly supported by that trade, if it could be drawn into the hands of the English (as it might be if the Indians were supplied on moderate terms, and by honest traders appointed by and acting for the public) that alone would contribute greatly to the weakening of our enemies.
Franklin discusses the potential benefits of controlling trade with Canada to weaken enemy forces.
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But if I were in his place, and not otherwise instructed, I should be apt to say, Take your own time, gentlemen.
As it is in my power, as far as my testimony will be regarded, to refute this charge, I think it due to our friendship to do it.
If the treaty cannot be made as much to your advantage as to ours, don't make it.
Franklin's hand, in conjunction with his brethren of the learned committee, that compound of fraud and folly was unveiled, and received its death-wound.
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