The mistaken policy of the stamp act first disturbed this happy situation; but the flame thereby raised was soon extinguished by its repeal, and the old harmony restored, with all its concomitant advantage to our commerce.
Franklin identifies the Stamp Act as a turning point that disrupted the harmony between the colonies and Britain, which was restored after its repeal.
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Yet had I gone at 70, it would have cut off 12 of the most active years of my life, employed too in matters of the greatest importance; but whether I have been doing good or mischief, is for time to discover.
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.
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