The Correspondence of Thomas Hutchinson: 1767-1769 Volume 2

by Thomas Hutchinson

The second volume of Thomas Hutchinson's correspondence covers the years 1767 through 1769. In 1767, Charles Townshend's new taxes, in addition to his ambitious plans to improve customs enforcement and render crown officials in the colonies more independent of local assemblies, caused increasing resentment in Boston. To force Parliament to repeal the new legislation, Boston merchants adopted a comprehensive nonimportation agreement, which Hutchinson,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0997519169
• ISBN13: 9780997519167
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Colonial Society of Massachusetts
• Length: 650 Pages
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.5" x 10.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher