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The letter, written by James Otis, Sr. in 1775, presents Paul Revere as a trustworthy messenger for the Sons of Liberty. This would make it easier for Paul to find places to sleep, and get the food and supplies he needed to travel long distances.

James Otis’s son, James Jr. became famous for his participation in the Revolution. He is most famous for saying “no taxation without representation!”

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Glossary Terms:

• American Congress—AKA the Continental Congress that met in Philadelphia. This group made decisions about how to interact with Great Britain

From the collection of Paul Revere Memorial Association