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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 4, 15th edition., Chapter 9: (search)
many letters to his correspondents. See the Correspondence of Sharpe with his brother in England, and his colleagues in America. His colleagues and the officers of the army were equally importunate. If 1756 they expect success at home, wrote Gage, in January, 1756, echoing the common opinion of those around him, acts of parliament must be made to tax the chap. IX.} 1756. provinces, in proportion to what each is able to bear; to make one common fund and pursue one uniform plan for America. Gage to the Earl of Albemarle, 22 Jan., 1756. You, said Sir Charles Hardy, the new governor of New York to the Lords of Trade, you will be much more able to settle it for us, than we can ourselves. Sir Charles Hardy to the Lords of Trade, January, 1756. From the Old Dominion, Dinwiddie continued to urge a general land-tax and poll-tax for all the colonies. Our people, said he, will be inflamed, if they hear of my making this proposal; but he reiterated the hopelessness of obtaining
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 4, 15th edition., Chapter 14: (search)
ent to Montreal by occupying the passes of the river near Ogdensburg. The number of men at his disposal was too few to accomplish the object; and Amherst directed Gage, whom he detached as successor to Prideaux, to take possession of the post. But Gage made excuses for neglecting the orders, and whiled away his harvest-time of hGage made excuses for neglecting the orders, and whiled away his harvest-time of honor. Meantime, the commander-in-chief assembled the main army at Lake George. The tranquil temper of Amherst was never ruffled by collisions with the Americans; his displeasure, when excited, was concealed under apparent apathy or impenetrable selfcommand. His judgment was slow, but safe; his mind solid, but never inventive.ty of resources, or daring enterprise. In five British regiments, with the Royal Americans, he had fifty-seven hundred and fortythree regulars; of provincials and Gage's light infantry he had nearly as many more. On the longest day in June, he reached the lake, and, with useless precaution, traced out the ground for a fort, On t
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 4, 15th edition., Chapter 15: (search)
cers of the customs gave as their excuse for habitually permitting evasions of the laws of trade, that it was their only mode of getting rich; for they were quartered chap. XV.} 1759. upon by their English patrons for more than the amount of all their honest perquisites. See their own statement to Hutchinson, in the Hutchinson Correspondence. Townshend returned home, to advocate governing America by concentrating power in England; and like Braddock, Sharpe, Shirley, Abercrombie, Loudoun, Gage, and so many more of his profession, to look upon taxation of the colonies by the metropolis as the exercise of a necessary duty. In Georgia, Ellis, the able governor, who had great influence in the public offices, was studying how the colonies could be administered by the central authority. In South Carolina Lyttleton persuaded himself that he had restored the royal sway. Yet the fruits of his administration were distrust and discontent. The arbitrary manner in which he had suspended a
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., The crisis (search)
d freedom and subsistence to any man who can bait a hook or pull a trigger. Franklin's Hints for a Reply to the Protests of Certain Members of the House of Lords against the Repeal of the Stamp Act. The Americans, said the press of Virginia, Gage to Conway, 1766. are hasty in expressing their gratitude, if the repeal of the Stamp Act is not at least a tacit compact that Great Britain will never again tax us; and it advised the different Assemblies, without mentioning the proceedings of Pare support of the army, placed New-York, where the Headquarters were established, in the dilemma of submitting immediately and unconditionally to the authority of Parliament, or taking the lead in a new career of resistance. Moore to Conway, and Gage to Moore, in Prior Documents, 94, &c. The rescript was, in theory, worse than the Stamp Act. For how could one legislative body command what another legislative body should enact And, viewed as a tax, it was unjust, for it threw all the burden on
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 27: (search)
of the citizens, the General reported the ensuing quarrel as a proof of anarchy and confusion, and the requisiteness of troops for the support of the laws. General Gage to Secretary Richmond, 26 Aug. 1766. Yet the New-York Association of the Sons of Liberty had been dissolved; and all efforts to keep up its glorious spirit, wer value, urged their immediate colonization. Sir William Johnson; William Franklin, the royalist Governor of New Jersey; several fur-traders of Philadelphia; even Gage Gage to Secretary of State, 28 March, 1766, referred to the Lords of Trade in May. himself eagerly took part in a project by which they were to acquire vast estGage to Secretary of State, 28 March, 1766, referred to the Lords of Trade in May. himself eagerly took part in a project by which they were to acquire vast estates in the most fertile valley of the world. Reasons for establishing a British Colony at the Illinois, 1766; Sir William Johnson to Secretary Conway, 10 July, 1766; Lords of Trade to the King, 3 Sept. 1766, before the above named papers were received; Letters of William Franklin and Benjamin Franklin, 1766; Franklin's Writing
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 28: (search)
o the Governor, 4 Feb. 1767. By the authority of the same Act of Parliament, Gage demanded quarters for one hundred and fifty-eight recruits, of the Governor of C did nothing, till he was duly authorized by an Act of the Colonial Assembly. Gage to Shelburne, 20 Feb. 1767, and accompanying papers; Prior Documents, 130, &c. of the continent. No pains, no address, no expense, he insisted, Carlton to Gage, Quebec, 15 Feb. 1766; compare Shelburne to the Board of Trade, 5 Oct. 1767. woular of Shelburne to all the Governors in America, 11 Dec. 1766; Shelburne to General Gage, 11 Dec. 1766; Shelburne to Chatham, 1 Feb. 1767. Relief to the mother cral rules by the respective Provinces at their own cost. Compare Shelburne to Gage, 11 Dec. 1766. Resisting those who advised to concentrate the American army ong the younger Colonies, where their presence might be desired. Shelburne to Gage, 11 Dec. 1766. The people of America, even a majority of those who adhered t
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 29: (search)
laces for the sake of profit; and had no higher object than to augment and assure their gains. For this reason they wished to become independent of colonial Legislatures' for their support, and to strengthen the delegated executive power. The Commander-in-Chief was of a kindly nature, but without sagacity, or any one element of a statesman; reasoning about the debates of free legislative Assemblies as he would about the questioning of military orders; entering complaints against Georgia, Gage to Shelburne, 7 April, 1767. South Carolina, and other Colonies, and holding up New-York as preeminent in opposition. The letters of Moore, who had been appointed Governor of New-York by the Rockingham Ministry, advocated an independent civil list and more troops. The same views were maintained by William Franklin of New Jersey, and by the able, but selfish Tryon, who, under a smooth exterior, concealed the heart of a savage. The Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina was a man of sense; bu
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 32: (search)
e lighted, and in the evening, these are Hutchinson's Hutchinson to Richard Jackson, 23 March, 1768. words, written within the week of the event, we had only such a mob as we have long been used to on the Fifth of November, and other holidays. Gage Gage to the Secretary of State, 31 October, 1768. too, who afterwards made careful inquiry in Boston, declared the disturbance to have been trifling. But Bernard reported a great disposition to the utmost disorder; hundreds parading the streetGage to the Secretary of State, 31 October, 1768. too, who afterwards made careful inquiry in Boston, declared the disturbance to have been trifling. But Bernard reported a great disposition to the utmost disorder; hundreds parading the streets with yells and outcries that were quite terrible. As the mob passed his house, there was so terrible a yell that it was apprehended they were breaking in. It was not so; however, it caused the same terror as if it had been so.—The whole made it a very terrible night to those who thought themselves objects of the popular fury. And this was said of a mere usual gathering of men, women, and children at a time of rejoicing, when no harm was done or intended. I can afford no protection to the C
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 33: (search)
e on that Continent, and in New-York itself took precedence Moore to Shelburne, 5 March, 1768; Gage to Lord Barrington, 28 March, 1768; Hillsborough to Moore, 14 May, 1768. Moore to Hillsborough, t, 1768, &c. of the Governor, was ordered to maintain the public tranquillity. Hillsborough to Gage, 23 April, 1768. But it was characteristic of Massachusetts, that the peace had not been broken. ally misconceiving the state of things, Hillsborough, on the eighth of June, peremptorily ordered Gage to send a regiment to continue permanently in Boston, for the assistance of the civil magistrates and the officers of the revenue. Hillsborough to Gage, 8 June, 1768. The Admiralty was also directed to send one frigate, two sloops, and two cutters to remain in Boston harbor; Hillsborough tors. and the little castle of William and Mary was to be occupied and repaired. Hillsborough to Gage, 8 June, and to Bernard, 11 June, 1768. This first act of hostility on the part of Great Brit
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 6, 10th edition., Chapter 34: (search)
r 7, 1768, in Grenville Papers, IV. 396, 397. I am perfectly of opinion with General Gage, that the King's cause has been more hurt in this country by some of his ownt of Friday had been only a small disturbance. Dangerous disturbances, reported Gage, whose information came from royalists, are not to be apprehended. See Gage tGage to Hillsborough, 17 June, 1768, and the Report of the Council. While the Commissioners stifled their doubts about the wisdom of their conduct, by resolving that thnth of Chap XXXIV} 1768. June. June, the Commissioners of the Customs wrote to Gage and to Hood, demanding further protection; for, said they, the leaders of the people of Boston will urge them to open revolt. The Commissioners to Gen. Gage and Commodore Hood, 15 June, 1768. Letters to the Ministry, 137. To the Lords ofrescind its resolutions. Compare Franklin's Writings, IV. 531. After timid Gage to Hillsborough, 17 June, 1768. consultations between Bernard, Hutchinson and Ol
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