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We have a report from Glasgow that Ld Dunmore² is dead; should he not, I hope the Assembly when it meets will roast him well for his many vile and infamous governmental Acts. The Merchants and Traders in London have agreed on a Petition to Parliament for redress of American Commerce. I was one of the Come for drawing it up and one for presenting it and managing it ー therefore have have had full opportunity of knowing. There is nothing very serious in this business, therefore do not expect any great good from it, for really nothing can rouse the good people here till they feel, which is not the case at present, but will be woefully so in 12 months. You must persevere in the plan adopted by the Congress and leave it to work here.