Sophronia, fl. 1769-1770 to Catharine Macaulay [with draft response]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01797.01.01 Author/Creator: Sophronia, fl. 1769-1770 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1769 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 22.6 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy
"Sophronia" recalls the original goals and hardships of the first settlers of the New England colonies and offers her services in providing information to Macaulay. Draft of response letter comments on Sophronia's sentiments of public liberty. Macaulay looks forward to future correspondence and publications from America relative to the present dispute.
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