Chapter X
The Stamp Act; its effects in America; Virginia leads the Opposition to it; riots and
destruction of property in Boston; petitions against the Stamp Act in England;
repeal of the Stamp Act; rejoicings at its repeal in England and America; the
Declaratory Act. 283-293
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Appendix “A” to
Containing extracts of the celebrated speeches of Mr. Charles Townsend and Colonel Barré on
passing the Stamp Act 294
Remarks on the speeches of the Right Honourable Mr. Townsend and Colonel Barré; Puritan
treatment of the Indians 296
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Appendix “B” to
Containing the speeches of Lords Chatham and Camden on the Stamp Act and its repeal 302
Dr. Franklin’s evidence at the Bar of the House of Commons 308