Let us unite in solemn resolution and engagements with and to each other, that we will give these new officers as little trouble as possible, by not consuming the British manufactures on which they are to levy the duties.
Franklin encourages unity among Americans to resist British taxation by boycotting British goods.
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Few of their Children in the Country learn English . . . The Signs in our Streets have Inscriptions in both Languages, and in some places only [their language] . . . In short, unless the Stream of their Importation could be turned…
I wish old England were as happy in its government, but I do not see it.
To strangers he was cold and reserved; but where he was intimate, no man indulged to more pleasantry and good humour.
But if I were in his place, and not otherwise instructed, I should be apt to say, Take your own time, gentlemen.
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