Q. Why so?
A. Because any young couple, that are industrious, may easily obtain land of their own, on which they can raise a family.
Q. Are not the lower rank of people more at their ease in America than in England?
A. They may be so, if they are sober and diligent; as they are better paid for their labour.
Q. What is your opinion of a future tax, imposed on the same principle with that of the stamp act? how would the Americans receive it?
A. Just as they do this. They would not pay it.
Q. Have not you heard of the resolutions of this house, and of the house of lords, asserting the right of parliament relating to America, including a power to tax the people there?
A. Yes, I have heard of such resolutions.
Q. What will be the opinion of the Americans on those resolutions?