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Franklin Before the Privy Council, White
On Behalf of the Province of Massachusetts to Advocate the Removal of Hutchinson and Oliver
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Set against the backdrop of colonial tensions in 1773, the narrative centers on Benjamin Franklin's role as a commissioner in London, where he uncovers secretive letters from Massachusetts Governor Thomas Hutchinson and Lieutenant Governor Oliver. These letters advocate for oppressive measures against the colonies, prompting Franklin to petition for their removal before the privy council. The account includes historical context from Bancroft's History of the United States, along with the original texts of letters and speeches from this pivotal moment in American history.
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- 2009
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- Title
- Franklin Before the Privy Council, White
- Subtitle
- On Behalf of the Province of Massachusetts to Advocate the Removal of Hutchinson and Oliver
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Benjamin Franklin
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 148
- ISBN13
- 9781429017442
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of colonial tensions in 1773, the narrative centers on Benjamin Franklin's role as a commissioner in London, where he uncovers secretive letters from Massachusetts Governor Thomas Hutchinson and Lieutenant Governor Oliver. These letters advocate for oppressive measures against the colonies, prompting Franklin to petition for their removal before the privy council. The account includes historical context from Bancroft's History of the United States, along with the original texts of letters and speeches from this pivotal moment in American history.