Yes, Bill, nothing will save us but an entire stopping of trade, to both England and the West Indies, throughout the continent, and that must be determined both speedily and absolutely. The least hesitation by you to the south and all is over. . . . I sincerely believe they [the British Parliament] intend to carry out their threats, which are to make the town a desolate wilderness and the grass to grow in our streets.
—Letter from John Andrews
to his brother-in-law, May 1774
What does John Andrews believe is the solution to the Intolerable Acts?
to relocate to a desolate wilderness down south to avoid confrontation with the British
to return to a regular trade relationship with England and the West Indies
to carry out on colonial threats of rebellion against Britain
for all of the colonies to discontinue trade with Britain