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Franklin's version differs in a few points. He adds to Art. n, 

 " and no Fortress built by the Crown in any Province, but with 

 consent of its Legislature." The wording of Art. 15 is different 

 but to the same effect as Barclay's. He adds an additional 

 article. " If Britain will give up its Monopoly of the American 

 Commerce, then the Aid above mentioned to be given by America 

 in time of Peace as well as in time of War."] 



II. [LORD HYDE TO D. BARCLAY] 



. THE GROVE, 



i$tk Dec. 1774. 



I am this ins' fav with my valuable friend's letter of the 

 I2th: inst., containing hints, on w'h He himself seems to have 

 passed an opinion that they are rather high ; They conse- 

 quently should be moderated. Dr. Fothergill has certainly 

 imparted them to the proper officer : I most heartily wish 

 that they may be productive of what may be practicable & 

 advantageous for the Mother country & the colonies. 



This same post brings me the inclosed from the D. of 

 Chandos. I am sorry it is so little satisfactory : I urged your 

 desire with a warmth that becomes the real esteem & sincere 

 friendship with w'h I am, my good friend, most truly yours, 



HYDE. 



[Addressed, Mr. David Barclay.] 



[The Duke of Chandos was attached to the Court, but did not 

 at this date hold any office. The allusion may be to some different 

 matter.] 



III. REMARKS ON HINTS 



[Probably Feb. 4th, 1775.] 



ist: Granted. 

 2d: Granted. 



3d: This will never be granted : therefore the Colonies must 

 enter into Compact, that the Acts of Navigation, wch 

 have been already passed in G' B? & such other 

 Acts as may hereafter pass for regulating Trade only, 

 shall be binding on them & their heirs etc. and if the 

 6th. Article is obtained I see no objection to No. 3 

 being yielded. 



4th. Already so. 



5th: Some little Relaxation may perhaps be obtained, such as 

 exporting, or perhaps only removing Hatts from one 

 Colony to the other & that probably not to be obtained 

 as it will be consider'd that it must affect British 

 Manufactures qr if ought to [be] insisted on ? 



