Plain truth; addressed to the inhabitants of America, containing, remarks on a late pamphlet, entitled Common sense: wherein are shewn, that the scheme of independence is ruinous, delusive, and impracticable: that were the author's asseverations, respecting the power of America, as real as nugatory; reconciliation on liberal principles with Great Britain, would be exalted policy: and that circumstanced as we are, permanent liberty, and true happiness, can only be obtained, by honorable connections, with that kingdom. Written by Candidus.
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- Imprint
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Philadelphia: Printed, and sold, by R. Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXVI. [1776]
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Smith, William, 1727-1803. Rationalis. Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804. Chalmers, George, 1742-1825.
- Publication year
- 1776
- ESTC No.
- W42196
- Grub Street ID
- 351950
- Description
- 96, [9], 98-136 p. ; 8⁰
- Note
- Attributed to James Chalmers by T.R. Adams. Erroneously attributed to William Smith, George Chalmers, Alexander Hamilton, and others.
Advertised in the Pennsylvania Gazette for May 8, 1776.
Includes also a critique of Common sense, signed Rationalis, and Cato's [i.e., William Smith's] second letter to the people of Pennsylvania.
- Uncontrolled note
- Complete pagination from Adams