Question

Pretend you are a British government official during the time leading up the Revolutionary War. Write a 2 paragraph letter to the editor of your local newspaper explaining your feelings about the actions of the colonists. Do you think they are overreacting? Why or why not? How do you feel the issues should be resolved?

Answer 1

I don't know how to help you on this :) but if anyone can it would be @wwhitlock :)

Answer 2

@Hope210 Thanks! :)

Answer 3

"Dearest ________,
I do hope this letter reaches you in good health and positive fortune. Perhaps, by the hour it reaches you, the issues of which I speak will have been attended to by the hand of Thomas Gauge- but if this is not so, I'm sure you will find truth in my words.

The rumors within the court as of late have been of many affronts to the King's laws taking place within our colonial territories. Given the acts you have informed me of in previous correspondences, I have come to believe these affronts to be a part of a considerably larger rebellious sentiment within Boston and Yorktown. The reprisals to the recent stamp act have reached far, and conversations of the proper way to contend with these conflicts have come so far as to begin debates within the courts here in the city by the Thames. Many of my fellow countrymen and officers have long since come to the conclusion that the reactions of the residents of Boston to our news laws are reprehensible, and entirely unreasonable. I, myself, seem to be solus in my standpoint that, in truth, the sentiments of the colonial men and women are not unreasonable, but instead, bound in honesty and rights. As of late, the taxation having been enforced upon inhabitants of the new world are outrageous, and could quickly prove the native's efforts to begin businesses nonviable. As a gentlemen graced with higher stature, I, too, may find difficulty living under such law and condition- therefore, I lack understanding of how my fellow countrymen predict that such habitants as those within the greater boston area could survive with them.

My court refuses to hear of their grievances, however, and I do believe that this is clearly an ill-fated mistake. I have faith that, through diplomacy and reasonable parley, the affairs within the colonies could return to those of pleasantry- of lucrative business and bustling trade. And yet, those around me refuse to compromise to suit the needs of those seeking refuge from the hard-set rule of our great king. Although I am but one official of many, I, in this instance trust my judgement in that, should these happenings not be put to rest in a pleasant manner within the year, we may see further bloodshed than that of which has already occurred. The colonials should not be underestimated in their sentiment of revolt.

My day is drawing to a close, however, and I find a need to conclude this letter to you in brief time. I do look forward to corresponding further over the course of time. Be cautious as your proceed in your affairs, if not much else, than to ease my own mind.

May God guide your path.

-William Thomas Fairfield

Answer 4

Here ya go! Living history is my specialty, lol. It's a bit long, but I hope it works for you.

Answer 5

@TheYankee Thank you so so so much!

Answer 6

Sure thing!