Thomas Hutchinson, whom you should recall from chapter 7, later
wrote a refutation of some of the points in the Declaration of
Independence. In this letter, he addresses himself to an unnamed
Nobleman. Since you were asked to imagine what a British
response might be to the Grievances listed in the Declaration,
this should provide some food for thought As you read, note how
Hutchinson characterizes Patriot leaders and the feeling among
most of the colonists. Strictures upon the Declaration of the
Congress at Philadelphia in a Letter to a Noble Lord, &c. Thomas
Hutchinson, former Governor of Massachusetts October 15, 1776
The Last time I had the honour of being in your Lordship’s
company, you observed that you was utterly at a loss to what
facts many parts of the Declaration of Independence published by
the Philadelphia Congress referred, and that you wished they had
been more particularly mentioned, that you might better judge of
the grievances, alleged as special causes of the separation of
the Colonies from