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Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, fl. 1776 "The following is a genuine Extract of a letter from the Earl of Chatham"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.03341 Author/Creator: Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, fl. 1776 Place Written: [Hayes] Type: Letter Date: 1776/03/09 Pagination: 3p. : docket : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

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 the terms. That era is past, tis now too late to negotiate. . . . America must submit to the constitutional authority of Gr. Britain, and her submission must be absolute, unlimited and unconditional."

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