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Entry #1 Character Creation
Name: Richard White Age: 37 Gender: male Occupation: farmer Social Class: middle class Financial situation: a wealthy farmer with large tracts of land. he has some slaves working for him Appearance: A tall man, with blond hair and green eyes. He likes wearing formal clothes despite the fact that he's a farmer. He often looks serious and somber because he rarely laughs out loud. Location: New York Habitual locations: home, church, friends' houses Daily routine: Wakes up - breakfast - goes out to farm and checks on his slaves - lunch - out to farm - dinner. He goes to church weekly with his wife and kids. He occasionally meets other loyalist friends in the afternoon. Personality/Quirks/Unique Personality Traits: He's quite pessimistic and likes to relate his life to Biblical events. He loves preaching to his kids over meal. Past/individual-family history: His parents are in England, and his father was a wealthy middle class merchant. Some of his relatives were officials and soldiers in the past. Family: A wife and 3 kids (one daughter and two sons) Social relations with your own and other classes (people you deal with or know about in other classes, AND your opinions and feelings about them): He wants peace and neutrality. He believes that his opponents are going too far during the revolution, but tries his best to stay away from the commotion. Although he's not a most influential Loyalist member of his town, he has strong ties with many influential loyalists. Religion: a member of Church of England Education: well received. he can read and write Portrait:

Entry #2: 1764 Who rules?
There have been lots of commotions in the town lately about the new acts enforced by the British government. Just this year, the British Parliament had enacted the Sugar Act, the Currency Act, and the Quartering Act. As a loyal subject to the Great Britain, I kept to my belief that no matter what happens I shall not abandon my home country.

Yesterday dinner, however, brought me worries on these radical ideas of so called “patriots.” It was Lord’s day yesterday, and my family and I went to church. My eldest son, William, seemed unhappy with the ideals taught by the Church of England and the discussions the church’s elders had about the commotions in the town. This worries me for the young men whom William often hangs around are always discussing about the forceful impositions of the British Parliament. I have educated by eldest son hoping that William would not lead a life of a farmer. I have planned to send him back to Great Britain someday and place him under the care of my dear cousin Robert, who holds a position of an officer in Britain. During our dinner that night, I brought out the topic of new taxations to enforce that under my household, there should not be any wrong ideas that we call the Parliament arbitrary.

“Despite the sudden enactment of laws, we must remain silent for the sake of our Parliament. French and Indian War had just recently ended, and if our mother country is in need, it is our duty to aid Great Britain.”

When I said these words, I didn’t expect any rebuttals from my son, for I was merely announcing that our family will stay loyal to our King, not asking my family’s opinion.

“But father, do you not think that the Parliament demanding so much money **without giving us a say in the actual parliament** absurd?” “William! What has gotten into you?” “Father, I do not intend to insult you, but I merely seek your opinion on the matter. You have taught me many things, and from your gracious teachings I have learned that **supreme absolute power is originally and ultimately in the people. And if we are truly free born British subjects as the tax collectors say we are, we are entitled to all the essential civil rights such as those from the principles of the common law, and acts of parliament, meaning that we have the liberty to keep our property.**”

After this I realized that my younger son and daughter are listening to William with admiration in their eyes, and had to stop him.

“William, stop this nonsense.” “Father, have you heard about **the parliamentary sovereignty and the virtual representation? Many think that “the jurisdiction over every part of the dominions of the state, to make laws in all cases whatsoever” is against our rights. And whoever heard of virtual representation? Every man in the dominion is a free man, and no parts of his Majesty’s dominions can be taxed without their consent. People of Britain pay taxes for they are represented in the supreme or subordinate legislature. We have none of this, father. This contradicts to the constitution.**”

**Entry #3: The Stamp Act 1765**
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The Script (of Podcast)

It is the almost the end of October 1765, and the atmosphere of my town is not to my liking. I’d say that much of these somewhat exaggerated complaints to the Majesty all started from the virtual representation and the parliamentary sovereignty. I only marvel at the short memory of these people who call themselves educated, for how long has it been since the Great Britain and people of our colonies have fought together, and categorized ourselves as brothers. It hasn’t even been a proper decade since we have gotten help from Great Britain, yet these people who call themselves Christians forget about the aid we received during the times of trouble. And the **idea of virtual representation being a cause of these worthless commotions are incomprehensible for me, for how would a government so inconsiderate of its dominions be under such national debt created by the wars for protection of the colonies? It seems to me, that for these so called patriots, only apply the constitution in the matters of taxation.** And who are they to call themselves patriots, for I have fought in the War to protect this land and pledge that I have all interest to protect this land of my dwelling and of the mother country. My cousin back in Britain have written me letters of concerns and explanations of situations in Britain and asked me **why the people in my state demand to choose the representatives, and I could not answer, for my dear cousin has properties exceeding majority of the people in the big towns and yet do not choose the representatives, and does not feel that he is taxed without his consent.** This month was full of unnecessary **reactions from people of different colonies, and existence of the organizations such as the “Sons of Liberty” worries me, along with the decisions of the Stamp Act Congress that just occurred this month.** As a member of the New York colony, I have seen **the major crowd actions against the Stamp Act** and have refrained myself from expressing my opinions on these taxation matters for I was worried that it would create problems for my family. There have been **riots against the implementation of the act, and from the colonial newspaper I’ve read about the petition for the king in which the delegates of some colonies wrote together in the very colony that I live in, New York**. I only wish that there be no misunderstanding in Great Britain.

The documents I used are: 5-5 Declarations of the Stamp Act Congress (1765) The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-1770 5-3 Virtual Representation (1765)
 * The high-lighted wordings are from the primary documents mentioned above.

Entry #4: //Common Sense// 1774
//**My Dear Friend, Jayden**// How have you been? I miss the talks we had back when you came to visit me in New York. So many things happened in these recent years that it concerns me more than ever. I’m sure you have heard the news that Boston port was closed down. We now have soldiers quartering in our homes and my wife and daughter are living under worries and fears. I know you Jayden, as a person to person, and that even though you’re a patriot you would not directly prosecute the loyalists. Living in New York, it is not exactly easy to remain my position as a Loyalist, and although the British Acts saddens me somewhat, I still believe in the goodness of our Majesty and Great Britain. I have read Common Sense written by a man named Thomas Paine. My eldest son, William, as you know, goes against my word and acts as if he’s a true “patriot of American.” He admires the writing of this man Thomas Paine so much that I ended up reading this pamphlet. I am afraid of the radical atmosphere Paine’s pamphlet is creating, for I have heard from my cousin back in Britain that this man is known for all sorts of troubles. There has been few revolutions in the past, and I heard that his man’s provoking words can incite the angers of any crowd and lead them to madness. His words in Common Sense are so ruthless, for he dares to directly criticize the English constitution stating that it “promises much but delivers little” and insults the Majesty with his absurd line “all a king does is start wars and give away property.”

I am afraid of the angry atmosphere, Jayden, and I have always been somewhat worried ever since the Boston Tea Party incident. Out nation is not yet strong enough to survive on its own; support from Great Britain is detrimental. Please enlighten me with your whereabouts, Jayden. It’s been a long time since we’ve met each other.

//**---From your friend, Richard White**//

『To my dear friend, Richard White

My good old mate Richard. It has been months or more like years since we’ve had our last letters or visit. I was extremely delighted to receive your letter this morning and I’m writing back immediately. I’m glad to hear that you’re healthy and fine; though disturbed at this particular point. My plantation has been very productive with our new import of slaves last year but my life has been utterly miserable for the past few years. I know that you’re a Loyalist but please understand my position as a patriot and read along the whole letter. As you know, when I came back from the New York Assembly, the Quartering Act was enforced by the Parliament. I was condemned to hear that the people, who stayed behind in the New York Assembly, were punished for failure to comply. My dear wife Helena always had to be aware of any filthy British soldiers exploiting our house and supplies. We were both very stressed out and always had to keep watch on our children and our property. I started giving up on hopes of improvement in the Parliament when the Declaratory Act was announced. I could only laugh at how the British were busy saving their faces after having to repeal so many acts. I thought this proved that the acts that they’ve announced had been hysterically nonsense. My passion for rebellion was brought back to life when the Tea Act and the Intolerable Acts were enforced. How do they dare to promote favoritism to the East India Company rather than to help develop our own companies? I still have misery left from not being able to go look at the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia. I should’ve been there but I couldn’t leave Helena and my babies alone once more. Yes Richard, I do not directly prosecute the loyalists but only the loyalists that have strong faith in themselves and their belief. I do aggressively criticize loyalists that have their stance to benefit socially or financially or loyalists that seem to know nothing about what’s going on in our homeland America due to their idiotic beliefs. Over the past years, I may have become more aggressive than you think Richard; but I will never betray our friendship. I respect the fact that you do feel concerned and worried about the tax acts instead of supporting them just because you’re a loyalist. If I were you Richard, I would support William. Wiliam is indeed a bright young gentleman that I believe has the proper mindset. I’ve read the __Common Sense__ myself last week, and I was very amazed by this man named Thomas Paine. He stated clear problems in the monarchy of the British Empire and emphasized that we now have the ability to be independent. I’ll have to disagree with your comments on him or his writing. Contrastingly, I actually loved how he dares to directly criticize the English constitution stating that it “promises much but delivers little” and insults the Majesty with his absurd line “all a king does is start wars and give away property.”; which you disliked. He's an absolute brave young patriot.

Richard, I want you to view the radical atmosphere as a positive step towards gaining independence that will brighten up our lives; ultimately “freeing” us from the wrath of Great Britain. We, America, are strong enough to become independent. We can develop a strong navy, we have largest number of armed men of any power in the world, and we have all the resources in our own mother land. Richard, the monarchy and the parliament is evidently corrupted and we need to get away from his reach for more exploitation. R eply back as soon as you read this and hope to coincide with you soon. From your caring friend, Jayden Proctor

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(A Letter from Caleb Sullivan, a farmer from Norristown, Pennsylvania--Patrick Nam)

Dearest Companion Mr Richard White,

I have decided to grab some parchment and the inkwell in order to write to you Good Sir. After all, it has been long since I last heard from you and you from me. If I recall correctly, I believe it has been 8 long calendar years since the last time we sat down together and enjoyed the likes of tea on my farm in Norristown.

A lot has happened in household in recent days.

My second son Nicholas, the very bright young lad that he is, has been recognized for his scholarly aptitude and received entry to the University of Pennsylvania, the College found by Benjamin Franklin.

Speaking of Nicholas, he mailed me a pamphlet the day before yesterday, and the pamphlet itself was labeled Common Sense. If you have not exposed yourself to the extraordinary words of this pamphlet and its write, Thomas Paine, I advise you do so swiftly. I just could not agree more with many of his well-informed arguments, especially the one concerning the Monarchy and the Hereditary Succession. If all men are born equal, therefore to consider the Monarch, a mere mortal, to be considered and judged apart from the rest. Enlighten me with your thoughts Good Sir, what is your opinion on Paine’s prose? I sincerely hope all is well with you Mr. White.

I will be waiting for your reply to arrive in the near future.

Yours truly, Caleb Sullivan.

Entry #5: Horrors of War 1777



 * My dear friend Jayden,**

I truly wish that you’re safe and well. Please write me back as soon as you receive this letter and lighten my burden of apprehension and anxiety regarding to your safety.

Richard, you probably know that I’m not exactly a supporter of this revolution but rather a pacifier. Current conditions of the battle are making me more and more inclined to peace.

It’s November of 1777 as I’m writing this letter to you, and some of the toughest battles of Revolution are taking place back here in North. I’ve recently heard that George Washington and his troops launched a last counterattack at Germantown before the onset of winter. Their attempt, however, due to the soldiers who retreated without a comprehensible reason, resulted in a failure. Have you realized, Richard, that we never had a proper victory yet? It seems to me, that the Goddess of Victory is against us.

It torments me to say this to you, Richard, but I have considered moving back to England sometimes; the treatment towards the Loyalists are quite unbearable, and the colonial soldiers, under the excuse of “fighting a war for America” have stolen all our crops and resources for winter. I don’t know how my family and I will survive through this bitter winter. My family and I decided to stay, however, because we could not abandon William is fighting in the Revolution despite my dissent.

Being in a situation like this, I am extremely concerned about you. Please write to me as soon as possible.

Your true friend Richard.**
 * Love,

Entry #6: What next? 1783
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