American independence the interest and glory of Great Britain; or, Arguments to prove, that not only in taxation, but in trade, manufactures, and government, the colonies are entitled to an entire independency on the British legislature; and that it can only be by a formal declaration of these rights, and forming thereupon a friendly league with them, that the true and lasting welfare of both countries can be promoted. In a series of letters to the legislature. To which are added copious notes containing reflections on the Boston and Quebec Acts; and a full justification of the people of Boston, for destroying the British-taxed tea; submitted to the judgment, not of those who have none but borrowed party-opinions, but of the candid and honest.

1774