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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 31: (search)
compelled to resign his new commission, Durand to Choiseul, 10 Dec. 1767. the Ministry was revolutionized, but without benefit to Grenville. The Colonies were taken from Shelburne and consigned to a separate department of State, with Lord Hillsborough as its Secretary. Conway made room for Lord Weymouth, a vehement but not forcible speaker; in private life, cold and taciturn; impoverished by gambling, and of such habits that the world Durand to the Duke of Choiseul, 19 Jan. 1768. Du Chatelet to the Duke of Choiseul, 20 Feb. 1768. said he passed all the day in sleep and all the night in drinking. Gower, who had a better reputation, became President of the Council; the Post Office was assigned to Sandwich, the ablest of them all as well as the most malignant against America; while Rigby was made Vice-Treasurer of Ireland, till he could get the Pay-Office. All five were friends of the Duke of Bedford, and united re- Chap. XXXI.} 1767. Dec. specting America in one opinion, wh
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 32: (search)
he place of ambassador in England his own most confidential friend, the Count du Chatelet, Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 13 Feb. 1768. son of the celebrated woman with whom Voltaire had been intimatelyt dangerous enemy. They avowed that they would not pay taxes which it assumed to impose. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 12 March, 1768. Some still al- Chap. XXXII} 1768. March lowed it a right to rean as yet has that in his thoughts. Hutchinson to the Duke of Grafton, 27 March, 1768. Du Chatelet, Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 12 March, 1768; and compare other letters. in England, having maDu Chatelet to Choiseul, 12 March, 1768; and compare other letters. in England, having made his inqui- Chap. XXXII.} 1768. March ries into the resources of America, was persuaded that even if the detailed statements before him were one half too large, England could not reduce her Colonanque-t-il plus que de quelques circonstances heureuses pour le placer sur un grand theatre. Du Chatelet, 12 March. this man exists; perhaps nothing is wanting but happy circumstances to place him u
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 34: (search)
defend their liberties, which had the sanction of natural right and of historic tradition. Chap. XXXIV.} 1768. July. The Americans, observed the clear-sighted Du Chatelet, Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 21 June, 1768. have no longer need of support from the British Crown, and see in the projects of their metropolis measures of tyranDu Chatelet to Choiseul, 21 June, 1768. have no longer need of support from the British Crown, and see in the projects of their metropolis measures of tyranny and oppression. I apprehend a breach between the two countries, owned Franklin. Franklin to his Son, 2 July, 1768. Works, VII. 411. Franklin to Joseph Galloway, 2 July, 1768; Works, VII. 412. I was always of opinion since the accession of George the Third, that matters would issue the way you now expect, wrote Hollis T.oreign Affairs. We must put aside projects and attend to facts, wrote Choiseul Extrait de la Lettre de 15 Juillet, 1768, à Monsieur le Comte du Ohatelet. to Du Chatelet in July, after a conversation of six hours with a person intimately acquainted with America. My idea, which perhaps is but a reverie, is, to examine the po
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 37: (search)
said Choiseul, makes him a worse man to deal with than one of greater ability. You, answered Du Chatelet, Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 18 Nov. 1768; Same to Same, 28 Nov. 1768. may turn his foibles aDu Chatelet to Choiseul, 18 Nov. 1768; Same to Same, 28 Nov. 1768. may turn his foibles and defects to the advantage of the King. After his accession, the Administration was the weakest and the worst which England has known since its Revolution. It had no sanction in public opinion, h civil officers, three Capucine monks, and eighty soldiers. Compare letter of Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 23 May, 1768. His reception by the turbulent colonists, already allured to republicanism, wa of the people of New Orleans in Chap. XXXVII.} 1768. Oct. driving away the Spaniards, wrote Du Chatelet to Choiseul, on hearing the news, is at least a good example for the English Colonies; may thway the Spaniards, wrote Du Chatelet to Choiseul, on hearing the news, is at least a good example for the English Colonies; may they set about following it. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 24 Feb. 1769.
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 38: (search)
on. Can the Ministry reduce the Colonies asked Du Chatelet? Of what avail is an army in so vast a country? these reflections, and they will not give way. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, No. 4, 11 November, 1768. To theost dangerous in its consequences. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 22 Nov. 1768. It was obvious that the simplerth America; and on this subject Choiseul sent to Du Chatelet Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 18 Nov. 1768. an elabDu Chatelet to Choiseul, 18 Nov. 1768. an elaborate digest of all the materials he had collected. But the simple-hearted King of Spain, though he enjoyed thdisposition to interfere. What a pity, resumed Du Chatelet to Choiseul, that neither Spain nor France is in ge, should be concerted in advance with Spain. Du Chatelet to the Duke de Choiseul, 18 Nov. 1768. At the same time Du Chatelet gave the utmost attention to the subject of intercolonial commerce; and succeeded in obth had been prepared under the eye of Choiseul. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 18 Nov. 1768. Compare Franklin's Wr
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 39: (search)
ro- Chap. XXXIX.} 1768. Dec. nounced, when Du Chatelet again pressed America on the attention of Cy be brought about within a very few years. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 9 December, 1768. Your viethem to the Court of Madrid. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 20 December, 1768. The statesmen of Frernor of Connecticut, 3 Jan. 1769. Compare Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 16 Dec. 1768. Parliament must far from a solution as ever. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, Ver sailles, 24 Dec. 1768. At Boston tppears likely to become a formidable enemy. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, London, 28 January, 1769. This letter from Du Chatelet to Choiseul, was Feb. inspired neither by the Courtiers, nor the Parlt hereditary prepossessions. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 6 Feb. 1769. While the proposals were Feb. 1769; Treasury Letter Book, XXIV. 106. Du Chatelet continued his intercession with Choiseul, tcome every day more probable and more near. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 17 February, 1769. At the same[1 more...]
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 40: (search)
he banks of the Mississippi. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 14 March, 1769. The idea and the reasoning in its support pleased Du Chatelet infinitely. Spain, said he, can never derive benefit will hasten the epoch of their revolution. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 17 March, 1769. Idee sur l'oppttled purpose of making war. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 14 March, 1769. He witnessed, also, thliance. To the British Secretary of State, Du Chatelet endeavored to convey an adequate idea of thf aiming at universal Monarchy. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 16 April, 1769. Thus the rivalry of En condition to sustain a war. Choiseul to Du Chatelet, 16 April, 1769. England and France grew mo Chap XL.} 1769. April decision, such was Du Chatelet's report to Choiseul. They will push time , and form a general plan of resistance. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 21 April, 1769. The questimay ask with a halter round their necks. Du Chatelet to Choiseul, 12 May, 1769. They are a race
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 42: (search)
age, 9 Dec. 1769. refused compliance with the Billeting Act, Lieut. Gov. Bull to Gen. Gage, 24 August, 1769. and whose people enforced the agreement of not import- Chap. XLII.} 1769. Sept. ing, by publishing the names of the few enemies to America, who kept aloof from the Association. Bull to Sec. of State, 25 Sept. 1769, and Hillsborough to Bull, 30 Nov. 1769. In Europe, France studied with care the news from the Colonies, and was convinced of their intrepidity Choiseul to Du Chatelet, Versailles, 8 Sept. 1769. and their animated and persevering zeal; Choiseul, 15 Sept. 1769. while the British Ministry gave no steady attention to American affairs; Hugh Hammersley to Sharpe, 14 Sept. 1769. and defeated the hope of conciliatory measures which all parties seemed to desire, Hugh Hammersley to Sharpe, 30 Nov. 1769. by taking the advice of Bernard. Frances to the Due de Choiseul, London, 8 Sept. 1769. The ferment in the Colonies went on increasing. Copies ha
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 44: (search)
ounty; importation of flax; permission to export rice. We are treated as hard task-masters, because we will not give up an undoubted right of the Legislature. Thomas Pownall moved the repeal of the duty on tea also. The House of Commons, like Lord North in his heart, Franklin to Dr. Cooper, 8 June, 1770; Franklin's Works, VII. 475. And compare VII. 467. was disposed to do the work of conciliation thoroughly. It was known that Grenville would not give an adverse vote. Compare Du Chatelet to the Duke of Choiseul, No. 38; 27 Feb. 1770. It is the sober opinion of the Americans, said Mackay, fresh from the military Command in Boston, that you have no right to tax them. When beaten out of every argument, they adduce the authority of the first man of the law, and the first man of the State. Grenville assumed fully the responsibility of the Stamp Act; but he revealed to the House that the measure of taxing America had been the wish of the King. On the present occasion, had th