The Justice and Necessity of Taxing the American Colonies, Demonstrated / Together with a Vindication of the Authority of Parliament

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THE JUSTICE and NECESSITY OF TAXING THE COLONIES.
TOGETHER WITH A VINDICATION OF THE Authority of Parliament.
LONDON:
Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House in Piccadilly, 1766.

A VINDICATION OF THE Authority of Parliament, &c.
Of all the objects, which have since the revolution, engaged the attention of the legislature, the proper method of adjusting our present quarrels with the Americans is undoubtedly the most important. For as the riches and power of Britain depend chiefly on trade, and that trade on her colonies; it is evident that her very existence as the first of commercial nations, turns upon this hinge.
It cannot therefore be impertinent in any one modestly to offer his sentiments on this topick; that by the confrontation of different opinions we may strike out truth, as we do fire by the collision of flints; and that, as much light as possible may be afforded to our legislators to guide them through so dark and intricate a labyrinth.