STAMP ACT. N. D. [1766, about January].-Paper headed, " The Measures which Parliament shall adopt in respect to the present distracted State of America will determine whether Great Britain shall be the greatest and most powerful Nation in the World, or shall crumble away to Nothing." Unsigned. 3 folio pages. Endorsed :-America. N.D. [1766, about January].-Paper headed, "The following Propositions and Observations upon them are the Result of a dispassionate and unprejudiced Reflection upon the unhappy Consequences produced by the American Stamp Act of last Year." Unsigned. 7 folio pages. Endorsed :-Propositions and Observations relating to the Stamp Act. [THOMAS CROWLEY] to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, February 1. Grace Church Street.-Signed "Amor Patriæ." Offers suggestions upon the repeal of the Stamp Act. Autograph letter signed. 3 pages. Endorsed :-Mr. Crowle, America. Calculation of the supposed number of inhabitants in each of the Original. 1 quarto pages. [1766, about Junuary 1.] [Thomas Crowley.] Paper signed "Amor Patria," addressed "To the Printer." Proposes an expedient, as a medium whereby to reconcile the mistakes which have unfortunately happened on both sides of the question. Printed strip. 2 copies. JOSEPH MANESTY to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, February 3. London.-Unhappy state of America in consequence of the Stamp Act. Advocates its repeal and makes a suggestion which he thinks would be generally accepted. Autograph letter signed. 31 pages. Endorsed :-Mr. Manesty, Feb. 3, 1766. MINUTES in LORD DARTMOUTH'S Hard. 1766, February 5.-With reference to letters received that day from governors in America. 31 pages. DENNYS DE BERDT to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, February 7. "Friday, 4 Clock."-Sending the following. Autograph letter signed. quarto page. Endorsed:-Mr. De Berdt, Feby. 7, 1766. Annexed: Extract of a letter from Charles Town, dated 21 December 1765. Hopes the unjustifiable lengths into which the Americans are gone will not be laid to the town of Boston which has publicly condemned such proceedings. quarto page. Enclosure: 1765, December 20. Boston.-James Otis, Thomas Cushing, Samuel Adams, and Thomas Gray-four members of the Massachusetts Assembly-to Dennys de Berdt. Setting forth the disadvantages arising to America by the several Acts of Parliament lately made, and the rights to which they hold themselves entitled, especially the right of representation. Letter signed. 8 pages. STAMP ACT. 1766, February 10.-Cutting from the "Daily Advertiser," No. 11,518, containing a letter signed "A Lover of Britain" with some correspondence dated 1754, showing the sentiments of Americans at that time on the subject of a parliamentary tax, Printed.leaf. HOUSE OF COMMONS. N. D. [about 1766, February 10].-Five proposed Resolutions for a Committee. Condemning the tumults and insurrection lately raised in America in manifest violation of the authority of this kingdom. Manuscript corrected in Lord Dartmouth's hand. folio pages. Endorsed:-Resolves proposed. MINUTES in LORD DARTMOUTH'S Hand. 1766, February 13 and 14. 1 quarto page. Endorsed :-Feb. 13 & 14, 1766, Nova Scot. Georgia Silk Culture. SONS OF LIBERTY. 1766, February 14. New York. Thomas Robinson, Isaac Sears, John Lamb, William Willey, and Gersham Mott, Committee of the Sons of Liberty. Circular letter. To assemble as many of the true sons of liberty as possible immediately upon the receipt of this, and proposes an association in order to form a union of the Colonies and to draw up such resolves as will be most efficacious for the preservation of liberty. Copy. 2 quarto pages. Endorsed:-Copy of a circulary letter sent through the Southern Colonies directed to different people. MINUTES in LORD DARTMOUTH'S Hand. 1766, February 18 and 19. 1 quarto pages. Endorsed:-Feb. 18, 1766. E. & W. Florida. JOHN SCOTT to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, February 19. Philadelphia.-On the deplorable state of affairs in New York on account of the Stamp Act. Autograph letter signed. 3 pages. Endorsed:-Mr. Scott, Philadelphia. Feb. 1766. The EARL OF CHESTERFIELD to [LORD DARTMOUTH]. 1766, February 20.-Expresses his abhorrence of the Stamp Act. Begs Lord Dartmouth to accept his proxy. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto pages. Endorsed :--Earl of Chesterfield. 20 Feby. 1766. CHRISTOPHER GADSDEN to JAMES PEARSON. 1766, February 20. Charles Town.-Preceded by an autograph copy of a previous letter of 13 February. (13 February.) They are anxiously waiting the result of Parliament with regard to recent Acts. They have considered the Stamp Act and others, and are more averse to them than ever. Evil consequences that will ensue if the Act is not repealed. 20 February.-Warns against the Sch representations from this place. Resolution of rice planters. Hopes which have been entertained that the Stamp Act would be repealed. Remarks as to how this will affect European Powers, and on the injustice of the tax. Autograph letter signed. S3 pages. Endorsed:-Charles Town. S. Car. 13 Feb. 1766. 1766, February 3.-Minutes of the South Carolina House of Assembly. Relative to the opening of the ports in that province. Charles Town, printed by Peter Timothy. 7 pages. GOVERNOR SIR HENRY MOORE to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, February 22. New York.-Touching a present which the Assembly has resolved to make him. Duplicate letter signed. 23 pages. Endorsed:-Sr H. Moore, N. York. 22 Feb. 1766. GREY ELLIOTT to [DOCTOR CAMPBELL]. 1766, February 24. Savannah, in Georgia.—In favour of Mr. Bowen, who is acquainted with the method of making sago, &c. With this letter is a paper containing certificates of Governor Wright and President Habersham, 11 February, and declaration of Samuel Bowen, 12 February 1766, in recommendation of the samples of salop powder and vermicelli made by him in Georgia. [See duplicates in the Marquis of Lansdowne's MSS. Fifth Report, Appendix, p. 218]. Autograph letter signed, page. Endorsed:-Mr. Bowen's testimonials from Dr. Campbell. MINUTES in LORD DARTMOUTH'S Hand. 1766, Tuesday, February 25. 1 quarto page. Endorsed:-Feb. 25, 1766. Carolina, Grenada, Leghorn, Silks. MINUTES in LORD DARTMOUTH'S hand. 1766, Thursday, February 27.-Refers to two estimates of surveys, one from Mr. Holland, the other from Mr. de Brahm. quarto page. The DUKE OF MANCHESTER to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, March 2.-Mr. Williamos has a great knowledge of America, so hopes that he will not be totally laid aside. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto pages. Endorsed :-Duke of Manchester. 2 March 1766. PETITIONS of LONDON MERCHANTS. 1766, March 5.-Merchants of London trading to North America. Petitions to the House of Lords and the House of Commons representing the'r apprehensions of utter ruin unless Parliament interposes to save the country's commerce and revenue. The repeal of the Stamp Act would be of the greatest value. Not signed. 2 pages and 2 pages. Endorsed:-Petitions of the merchants of London to the two House[s] of Parlt Mch 5, 1766. GENERAL HENRY SEYMOUR CONWAY to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, March 10, Monday morning. Little Warwick Street.-Has perused three inclosed letters from Governor Bernard, dated 18, 19, and 21 December 1765, with enclosures. Endorsed:-Mr. Sec. Conway. March 10, 1766. The DUKE OF GRAFTON to [LORD DARTMOUTH] The 1766, March 10. Grosvenor Square.-Thinks it will be necessary to have Bernard's dispatch of 16 January copied out for the House. papers that are to prove the wording of the bill ought to be found. Autograph letter signed. 1 quarto page. Endorsed:-D. of Grafton. March 10, 1766. RESOLUTION of LONDON MERCHANTS. 1766, March 10.-Agreement made at a meeting of the Committee of the West Indian and North American merchants held at the "King's Arms" Tavern. Reduction of duty on molasses. Prohibition of rum. Rules for importation and consumption of several articles in North America. 1 pages. Endorsed :-West India and North American Merchants Agreement. Examined. 1766, March 10.--Copy of the foregoing. Endorsed:-Resolution of Merchants. THOMAS CROWLEY to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1766, March 14. Grace Church Street.-Is the author of the letter signed "Amor Patriæ." Remarks on the advisability of having a well-formed method for better uniting and strengthening the mutual interest and peace of Great Britain and her Colonies. Autograph letter signed. 1 pages. Endorsed :-Mr. Crowley, 14 March 1766. Enclosure: 1766, March 3.-The Controversy between Great Britain and her Colonies briefly analysed. Signed "Amor Patriæ.” Printed. 1 page. ACT TO SECURE THE DEPENDENCE OF AMERICA UPON THE CROWN. N. D. [1766, about March 18].-An Act for the better securing the Dependency of His Majesty's Dominions in America upon the Crown and Parliament of Great Britain. Manuscript. 13 pages. Endorsed :-Bill for securing the Dependency of the Colonies in America. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in NEW YORK to the Moderator and 1766, March 18. New York.-Memorial and Petition. Briefly recounting the rise, progress, and present state of the Church. Soliciting the help of the venerable Assembly in obtaining a charter of incorporation for them. They have also applied to Mr. Dennis Debert and Doctor Samuel Chandler to make and solicit their application for the royal order. Copy. 123 pages. Endorsed :-To the Reverend & Honourable the Moderator and Members of the Venerable Assembly of the Church of Scotland. The Memorial & Petition of the Presbyterian Church in the City of New York. Copy. |