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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.03341 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [083] 1776 |
| Title | "The following is a genuine Extract of a letter from the Earl of Chatham" |
| Date | 9 March 1776 |
| Author | Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | The Earl of Chatham condemns the American revolutionary goals of liberty and republicanism, and declares: "Whilst America retain'd her allegience, I was the Friend of America; whilst there was room for honorable accommodation, I was happy to propose the terms. That era is past, tis now too late to negotiate. . . . America must submit to the constitutional authority of Gr. Britain, and her submission must be absolute, unlimited and unconditional." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Politics Government and Civics Liberty Freedom and Independence Declaration of Independence Global History and Civics |
| People | Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) |
| Place written | Hayes, England |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |