Hutchinson Letters

The Hutchinson Letters refer to a collection of correspondence written by Thomas Hutchinson, a prominent colonial governor of Massachusetts, in the early 1760s. These letters detailed his views opposing colonial protests against British policies like taxes and restrictions. When the letters became public, they caused controversy, as some saw them as proof of Hutchinson’s loyalty to Britain and betrayal of colonial interests. The controversy fueled tensions leading to the American Revolution, highlighting conflicts between colonial resistance and British authority, and illustrating the complex feelings and political debates of that era.