Watson, Brook (1735-1807) to Joshua Mauger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.004 Author/Creator: Watson, Brook (1735-1807) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1765 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 23.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses business matters. Reports at length on his talk with Lord Halifax about the Stamp Act and the situation in America. Provides a view into the British debate over handling the discord in the American colonies in such a way that will both "appease the Americans and preserve the honor of Parliament." Comments on the arguments over a measure to force America to submit to English law made by George Grenville, Lord Sandwich (who is quoted), and others, which was later withdrawn. Mentions the fear that France might interfere. Mentions the actions of the Duke of Grafton and Mr. Pitt, who was an associate of Watson's, and Lord Rockingham. Also mentions Lord Rockingham, who was a member of the current ministry. Watson was a member of Parliament. Mauger was a merchant with business interests in British Nova Scotia.
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