[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. 
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