He has sent foreign mercenaries—his own soldiers—and our fellow colonists—to war against us. He has had our towns razed, our men slaughtered, our ports and harbors ravaged; is it so surprising, then, that we oppose this treatment? Is it not the height of despotism to lay such assault upon the citizens of one’s country? Is it not our duty to abolish such cruelty and instate a more humane and just government? I do hope that you now have a clearer view of these current events, and that you too will see that the tyranny of the King is something that must be stood
He has sent foreign mercenaries—his own soldiers—and our fellow colonists—to war against us. He has had our towns razed, our men slaughtered, our ports and harbors ravaged; is it so surprising, then, that we oppose this treatment? Is it not the height of despotism to lay such assault upon the citizens of one’s country? Is it not our duty to abolish such cruelty and instate a more humane and just government? I do hope that you now have a clearer view of these current events, and that you too will see that the tyranny of the King is something that must be stood