From Benjamin Franklin: Memorandum (unpublished)
[c. 1784]

Lies respecting the Americans in general to encourage the making War on them—respecting particular Provinces—particular Persons—the Congress. Lies since the Peace to encourage a Renewal of the Wars Showing that the United States are in the greatest Distress Want of Provision—of Money and Credit—of Good Government That they are weary of the Constitution of Independence of Congress.—ready to cut one another’s Throats—make Slaves of English and Irish

Endorsed: Paraphrase Chaplain 2d Ink
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