Citation - Maryland Journal: 1775.03.06

MJ.775.001
6 Mar 1775:2381,2382 (2/64)
From the St. James's Chronicle. . . [9 lines complaining of
the harsh measures against the Americans.]  The Acts of
Navigation forbids a purchase of this kind [French or Dutch
goods], but now they are forced almost to desperation, they
will naturally say with Romeo, "The law starves you,
therefore break the law and eat."  The French in exchange
for tobacco and fish, will furnish all they want . . .