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Had the rebellion in 1745 succeeded so far as to settle the Stuart family again on the throne, by act of parliament, I think the colonies would not have thought themselves bound by such act.
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Franklin speculates on the potential loyalty of the colonies had the Stuart family regained the throne.
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