may 1, 1774 - Primary Source

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John Andrews Letter
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The letter was penned by John Andrews, a Boston Merchant, to his brother-in-law who lived in Philadelphia in May of 1774. John talks about the need to stop trade with England and any of her colonies as it just keeps us in their grasp. Also, the British threatened to destroy Boston and make it a desolate wasteland if they continue to rebel.

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