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"Philadelphia, June 14. In Congress, May 26, 1775. To the Oppressed Inhabitants of Canada."

Philadelphia, June 14. In Congress, May 26, 1775. To the Oppressed Inhabitants of Canada.

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    Article from page 2 of The New-England Chronicle: or, The Essex Gazette, Volume VII, Number 361, 22-29 June 1775


    In preparation for the upcoming conflict, Congress reached out to other British colonies outside of the original thirteen in the hopes of securing allies. This address, meant to appeal to Canadians' sense of honor and to demonize Britain as a tyrannical oppressor, was carried to Canada in May 1775.