... British America, in which somewhat ranting yet still eloquent language implores other heads of state for a humble and dutiful address [to] be presented to his majesty, begging leave to lay before him, as chief magistrate of the British empire, the united complaints of his majesty's subjects in America' . These complaints include not having had answer to previous queries or requests asked ... endeavour to forget our former love for them, and hold them as we hold the rest of mankind, enemies in war, in peace friends. The fact that war is mentioned before peace, however, not only gives an ...

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