Essays of Benjamin Franklin

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URN:: urn:nbn:de:zbw-retromon-127700

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Author:: Franklin, Benjamin http://d-nb.info/gnd/118534912

Title:: Essays of Benjamin Franklin

Place of publication:: New York

Publisher:: G. P. Putnam's Sons

Year of publication:: 1927

Scope:: xi, 273 Seiten

Digitisation:: 2021

Collection:: Economics Books

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Title:: IV. The examination of Dr. Benjamin Franklin in the british house of commons

Collection:: Economics Books

[1 Benjamin Franklin [1766 Q. Would they do this for a British concern, as suppose a war in some part of Europe, that did not affect them? A. Yes, for any thing that concerned the general interest. They consider themselves a part of the whole. Q. What is the usual constitutional manner of calling on the colonies for aids? A. A letter from the Secretary of State? Q. Is this all you mean; a letter from the Secre- tary of State? A. 1 mean the usual way of requisition, in a circular letter from the Secretary of State, by his Majesty’s command, reciting the occasion, and re- comending it to the colonies to grant such aids as became their loyalty, and were suitable to their abili- ties. Q. Did the Secretary of State ever write for money for the crown? A. The requisitions have been to raise, clothe, and pay men, which cannot be done without money. Q. Would they grant money alone, if called on? A. In my opinion they would, money as well as men, when they have money, or can make it. Q. If the Parliament should repeal the Stamp Act, will the assembly of Pennsylvania rescind their resolutions? A. 1 think not. Q. Before there was any thought of the Stamp Act, did they wish for a representation in Parlia- ment? A. No. Ta

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