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28 June 1773
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams also takes the opportunity to thank Macaulay for her help in supporting American interests. He discusses the deteriorating relations with Britain.
GLC01786
11 December 1773
Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...
GLC01787
28 December 1774
Adams describes the effects of the Boston Port Bill upon the government and people of the colony. He warns that the arrest of Parliament's opponents "will produce Resistance, and Reprisals, and a Flame through America, Such as Eye hath not yet Seen...
GLC01788
22 March 1770
Cooper, William (1720-1809)
Order from Boston 217 [Official transmittal to Catharine Macauley concerning the Boston Massacre]
Official memorandum, written and attested by Boston Town Clerk William Cooper, to transmit a printed copy of the Representation concerning the Boston Massacre to Catharine Macaulay on behalf of the citizens of Boston. Refer to the Macaulay papers...
GLC01789.01
23 March 1770
Bowdoin, James (1726-1790)
Co-signed by committee members Samuel Pemberton and Joseph Warren, transmitting the official statement on the Boston Massacre. Explains that they hoped she could intercede for them.
Refer to the Macaulay papers, GLC 1784.01-1800.04.
GLC01789.02
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