Thomas Crowley Letter 1766 February 1

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Crowley, Thomas.
Abstract:
Discusses the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

A manuscript letter to an unidentified lord, possibly Lord Bute, discussing the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. The author describes the act, and the colonial response to it, as "the most important affair that has happened in more than half a century within the King's Dominions." He appeals to the lord for help raising "good out of evil". He suggests the colonies be allowed to raise taxes in their own manner. The letter is signed "Amor Patriae" and, based on the signature and address, is assumed to have been written by Thomas Crowley. Crowley used the same signature and address on a later publication.

Biographical / historical:

None available.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2007
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.