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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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.
We are obliged to carry a great part of our produce directly to Britain; and where the duties laid upon it lessen its price to the planter, or it sells for less than it would in foreign markets, the difference is a tax paid to Britain.
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.
An ancient sage valued himself upon this, that though he could not fiddle, he knew how to make a great city of a little one.
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