Event #1521

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Headline
Benjamin Franklin sends letters written by Thomas Hutchinson, lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, back to Boston. The letters mention the necessity of abridging some American liberties, and cause a firestorm in America and London.
Date
1772

Article Info

Page Title
Event #1521
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
November 1, 2016
Last Updated
May 10, 2023