Otis, Adams, Dickinson: The Massachusetts Circular Letter

After John Dickinson urged them to take action in response to the Townshend Acts of 1767, James Otis, Jr. and Samuel Adams drafted the Massachusetts Circular Letter, which was sent to the other colonies – and London – on Feb 11, 1768. What transpired before, during and after is a little-known – but incredibly important – part of the march towards independence.

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