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to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: declaration in support of independence

James Duane announces his support of American independence from Great Britain, and condemns the recent acts of British aggression: "I hope the Winter will put a stop to the Ravages of the King's Ship's by which are employed in carrying on a pitiful...

GLC03107.03328

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: outrage at Great Britain and support for war

"Our publick affairs are at length arrived at the most dangerous Extremity. The ministry with inflexible obstinacy persevere in that inhuman system of Despotism which was contrived to rob us of our Liberties; and because we cannot submit to so...

GLC03107.03331

"The following is a genuine Extract of a letter from the Earl of Chatham"

The Earl of Chatham condemns the American revolutionary goals of liberty and republicanism, and declares: "Whilst America retain'd her allegience, I was the Friend of America; whilst there was room for honorable accommodation, I was happy to propose...

GLC03107.03341

to Johnston Livingston re: advice regarding a romantic interest

Johnston's cousin advises him to write a letter to a girl he is in love with. She also derides an aquaintance of theirs as a "Yankee," and states that she is on her way to the Liberty Pole. With ALS to Johnston from "E.E.G." on p.2. The letter...

GLC03107.04099

Boston gazette: Supplement. [May 12, 1766]

Prints a scriptural parody critical of the Stamp Act (p. 1), a letter "from a North-American, now on the Island of Barbados" passionately denouncing the Stamp Act (p. 2), an extract from a letter from London claiming Benjamin Franklin had assured...

GLC03120

to Elizabeth Blair

Writes to his sister from the United States Ship Peacock. States that Captain William L. Hudson of the Peacock supported him in an affaire d'honour. Informs Elizabeth that women he met at a Ball in Valparaiso, Chile perceive Americans as "the...

GLC03209.27.03

"The Warning"

Satirical poem criticizing attacks on truth and liberty.

GLC03107.05312

to Catharine Macaulay

The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...

GLC01794.07

to Catherine Macaulay

He reports the undercurrents of the recent elections in Scotland and the state of the "spirit of liberty." He plans to erect a temple to liberty and learning near his home.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.09

to Earl of Buchan

She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health.

The 11th Earl of...

GLC01794.10