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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 5, 13th edition. 1 1 Browse Search
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nd respect for the legislative authority of the kingdom. The raising such a question was dangerous in the extreme; if passed by undecided, it must leave the administration of the colonies in confusion; if denied, it must heighten their daring; if asserted, it must wound their affections beyond remedy. The words of the king were echoed by the Lords and by the Commons, with the promise of that temper and firmness which would best conciliate due submission and reverence. King's Speech, 10 Jan., 1765. Lords' Address of Thanks. Commons' Address of Thanks. The ministry were confident of a triumphant session and confirmed power. The impending measure drew attention from all quarters. In private, the arguments of America were urged with persuasive earnestness. The London merchants Unpublished letter of Benjamin Franklin to John Ross. found that America was in their debt to the amount of four millions of pounds sterling. Grenville sought to relieve their fears by the profuse offe