Originally published in 1775, 'The First and Second Letter to a Noble Earl' is a passionate defense of the American colonists' constitutional rights, and a stinging rebuke of British policies of repression and domination. Written by a former governor of Madras and a member of Parliament, this work captures the revolutionary fervor of the time and provides a critical perspective on the events that led to the American War of Independence.

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