The Writings of Samuel Adams, Volume II: 1770-17
The Writings of Samuel Adams, Volume II: 1770-1773 is a collection of the writings of Samuel Adams, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. This volume covers the period from 1770 to 1773, a time of great political and social upheaval in the American colonies. Adams was a leader of the American Revolution and a key figure in the development of the Declaration of Independence.
The volume includes Adams’s letters, essays, and speeches, as well as his political writings and other works. It provides an in-depth look at Adams’s views on the issues of the day, including taxation, the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. It also includes his thoughts on the need for independence from Britain and the formation of a new nation.
The Writings of Samuel Adams, Volume II: 1770-1773 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers. It provides an invaluable insight into the mind of one of the most influential figures of the period.
By Samuel Adams · First published 1773 · Genre: Political Writing, Historical Writing, Biography · 60 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: Election in London
- Chapter 1: Power of Governer Over Sessions of General Assembly
- Chapter 1: Trial of Soldiers
- Chapter 1: The Issue in Rhode Island
- Chapter 2: Enclosing Articles on Trials
- Chapter 2: Attitude of Government
- Chapter 2: Rights of Colonists
- Chapter 2: Non-importation Agreement
- Chapter 3: Power of Taxation
- Chapter 3: Diffusion of Liberty
- Chapter 3: Discussion of Testimony
- Chapter 3: Apointment of Special Justices
- Chapter 4: Acts of Trade; Magna Charta
- Chapter 4: Result of Trial of Soldiers
- Chapter 4: Futher Advice Upon Political Situation
- Chapter 4: Proposed Resignation
- Chapter 5: Discussion of Testimony
- Chapter 5: Independence of Judges
- Chapter 5: Answer of House of Representatives
- Chapter 5: A Committee of the Town of Boston to Benjamin Franklin
- Chapter 6: On Reply to Governor
- Chapter 6: Acknowledgments of Boston
- Chapter 6: Answer of House of Representatives
- Chapter 6: Reply to "philanthrop Jun"
- Chapter 7: Royal Instructions
- Chapter 7: Beginning of Correspondence
- Chapter 7: Repair of Province House
- Chapter 7: Rights of King in Colonies
- Chapter 8: Answer of House of Representatives
- Chapter 8: Freemen or Slaves?
- Chapter 8: Character of Office Holders
- Chapter 9: Royal Power Over Colonial Government
- Chapter 9: Reply to "probus" and Character of Lieutenant-governor
- Chapter 9: Salary Bills
- Chapter 10: Independence of Judges
- Chapter 10: Letter of House of Representatives
- Chapter 10: Place of Meeting of General Assembly
- Chapter 11: Letters of "junius Americanus"
- Chapter 11: Independence of Judges and Action of Boston
- Chapter 11: Address of Clergy
- Chapter 12: Memorial of House of Representatives
- Chapter 12: Retirement of Hillsborough
- Chapter 12: Letter of House of Representatives
- Chapter 13: Effects of Present Administration
- Chapter 13: Convention of Clergy
- Chapter 13: Concert of Action
- Chapter 14: Rights as Christians
- Chapter 14: Reply to Charleston Committee
- Chapter 14: Conditions in London
- Chapter 15: Choice of Agent
- Chapter 15: Address of Clergy
- Chapter 15: The Rights of the Colonists as Men, as Christians, and as Subjects
- Chapter 16: A List of Infringements & Violations of Rights
- Chapter 16: Stamp Act
- Chapter 16: Personal Advice
- Chapter 17: A Letter of Correspondence to the Other Towns
- Chapter 17: Royal Instructions
- Chapter 17: Assertion of Rights by Colonists
- Chapter 18: Trials of Preston and Soldiers
- Chapter 18: Character of Doctor Young
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