[DiogenesLamp]

You put me onto a lead. I found the pamphlet written by James Otis * called: " The rights of the British Colonies asserted and Proved." (Original 1764) Below is a subsequent reprint.

You might also find this bit of text interesting.

*Otis died suddenly in May 1783 at the age of 58 when, as he stood in the doorway of a friend's house, he was struck by lightning. He is reported to have said to his sister, Mercy Otis Warren, "My dear sister, I hope, when God Almighty in his righteous providence shall take me out of time into eternity that it will be by a flash of lightning".

Link for anyone wanting to read this pamphlet themselves.

Link to an article which demonstrates this pamphlets linkage with Vattel.

[rxsid]

Yes, the works of Otis are revealing...years before the Declaration of Independence.

Regarding images, I agree (have a look at my profile...or this thread for example). Time to conduct additional (or extensive) research is at a premium for me these day, lately. When I get the chance, I'll dig around for supportive information.

Keep up the good work!

[DiogenesLamp]

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Pages 115-116 of this book. Link