I think I have accounted " for your inattention to political matters, as not being "within the sphere of your occupations, but confined " to the laudable pursuit of your own business ; and, "I sincerely wish it to continue without interruptiou ; " to effect which, there is only one method left. -- I "have already observed, that our good intentions, " kept in silence, are not sufficient to distinguish our "loyalty; It may do amongst ourselves; but let us " consider facts which we know to be true ; they are "recent in our memories, and need not recapitula- " tion ; it is sufficient that we are informed of the con-

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sequences in England, where they are considered as actions founded on rebellious principles, subversive of all law and government, and abusive, in the highest degree, to his Majesty's crown and dignity. I have said, I am one amongst you, my situation has given me opportunity to form ideas of your behaviour and sentiments, I believe you, in a general sense, firmly attached to loyalty and our admirable constitution; that you wish to live and die subjects only to the British empire ; but how is this to be manifested, and that it should be declared, there is an absolute necessity, without delay, for the following reasons: That the colonists of New- York are under the same dilemma with the other provinces and the continent throughout, considered as combinants in a general plan, which gives so much offence to the supreme authority, whose dignity cannot, nor will not, be insulted. Let us of Cortlandt's manor, clear ourselves of the general imputation ; we do not deserve it, then, why should we suffer it ? We never consented to congresses nor committees, we detest the destruction of private property, we abhor the proceedings of riotous and disorderly people, and finally, we wish to live and die the same loyal subjects we have ever been, to his most sacred Majesty George the Third.