A. I mean the usual way of requisition, in a circular letter from the secretary of state, by his majesty's command, reciting the occasion, and recommending it to the colonies to grant such aids as became their loyalty, and were suitable to their abilities.
Q. Did the secretary of state ever write for money for the crown?
A. The requisitions have been to raise, clothe, and pay men, which cannot be done without money.
Q. Would they grant money alone, if called on?
A. In my opinion they would, money as well as men, when they have money, or can make it.
Q. If the parliament should repeal the stamp act, will the assembly of Pensylvania rescind their resolutions?
A. I think not.
Q. Before there was any thought of the stamp act, did they wish for a representation in parliament?
A. No.
Q. Don't you know that there is, in the Pensylvanian charter, an express reservation of the right of parliament to lay taxes there?