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Thomas Crowley

1713 – 1787

Quaker, Merchant and writer on both faith and politics.

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Crowley was an English Quaker merchant of London who attempted to avert war by advocating for a “federal” parliament to be elected from all dominions throughout the Empire. He was involved in a public debate with Franklin in October of 1768 over the dire prospects for the colonies should resistance to Parliament be maintained.

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