Why does seabury believe the continental congress and local committees are undermining americans’ liberties? book voice of freedom article: samuel seaburry’s argument against independence (1775)

Seabury was a minister for the Church of England and came to the defense of England during the Revolution. He believed that the Continental Congress were self-interested and by not working with England to seek resolution were not working on behalf of all the colonies. He especially disliked policies which prevented trade with Great Britain during the early tensions as he believed it furthered tensions and hurt the vast majority of colonists.