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Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803; Boston gazette: Supplement. [May 12, 1766]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03120 Author/Creator: Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803; Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 12 May 1766 Pagination: 4 p. ; 36.7 x 23.5. Order a Copy

Prints a scriptural parody critical of the Stamp Act (p. 1), a letter "from a North-American, now on the Island of Barbados" passionately denouncing the Stamp Act (p. 2), an extract from a letter from London claiming Benjamin Franklin had assured Parliament that the repeal of the act would relieve tensions, and another extract on the fate of nations and liberty (p. 3). Also contains many advertisements. Benjamin Edes and John Gill, the publishers of the Boston Gazette, were members of the anti-British faction in Boston.

Gill, John, 1732-1785
Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803

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