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Plain truth addressed to the inhabitants of America, containing remarks on a late pamphlet, entitled Common sense wherein are shewn, that the scheme of independence is ruinous, delusive, and impracticable; that were the author's asseverations, respecting the power of America, as real as nugatory, reconciliation on liberal principles with Great Britain would be exalted policy; and that, circumstanced as we are, permanent liberty and true happiness can only be obtained by honorable connections with that Kingdom  Cover Image E-book E-book

Plain truth addressed to the inhabitants of America, containing remarks on a late pamphlet, entitled Common sense wherein are shewn, that the scheme of independence is ruinous, delusive, and impracticable; that were the author's asseverations, respecting the power of America, as real as nugatory, reconciliation on liberal principles with Great Britain would be exalted policy; and that, circumstanced as we are, permanent liberty and true happiness can only be obtained by honorable connections with that Kingdom

Candidus. (Author). Rationalis. (Added Author). Smith, William, 1727-1803 (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 0665486812
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource
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    Computer data
    electronic resource
  • Edition: The second edition.
  • Publisher: Philadelphia : Printed and sold by R. Bell ..., 1776.

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General Note:
"Will ye turn from flattery ..."
[A reply to Common sense] signed "Rationalis": p. [75]-86.
"Cato's letter (being the second) to the people of Pennsylvania" [by William Smith]: p. 87-96.
"Extract from the Proceedings of the honorable the American Continental Congress held at Philadelphia, September fifth, 1774 ... to the inhabitants of Quebec": 6 unnumbered p. between p. 96 and [97].
"Additions to Plain truth ... written by the author of Plain truth": p. [97]-135.
Includes advertising matter.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:
Text, electronic book.
Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. Edmonton, Alta. : Internet Archive, 2008-. (Internet Archive - University of Alberta Libraries).
Original Version Note:
96, [6], [97]-136 p. ; 21 cm.
System Details Note:
Mode of access: Internet.
Issuing Body Note:
Made available online by The University of Alberta
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
États-Unis -- Politique et gouvernement -- 1775-1783


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