[13] In the debates on the Canadian bill in 1779, it was stated that there were but 365 Protestants and 150,000 Catholics within the Province of Quebec.

[14] Washington's Writings, Vol. III., page 361.

[15] Debates, etc., page 603.

[16] Letter of John Adams to his wife, Vol. I., page 86.

[17] Life and Works of John Adams, Vol. IX., page 335.

[18] Ramsey, History of the American Revolution, Vol. I, page 40; Hildreth, Vol. II., page 486; Grahame, Vol. IV., page 94.

[19] Wealth of Nations, Vol. IV., chapter 7; Tucker's Four Tracts, page 133.

[20] Hildreth Vol. II., page 498; McPherson's Annals of Commerce, Vol. III., page 330; Arnold's History of Rhode Island, Vol. II., pages 227-235.

[21] Gordon's History of the American War, Vol. I., page 157.

[22] John Adams' Diary, January 16, 1776.