To the Thirteen Colonies of British America September 4, 1776 I, King George the Third, have just received the document entitled The Declaration of Independence. This shall be disregarded by the British government and British colonies. As to the colonies rebellion this has been an illegal movement and shall be stopped immediately. The accusations made by this unnamed group of rebels were unjust and illegal. The laws made during the time of need were or the colonists' …showed first 75 words of 283 total…

…showed last 75 words of 283 total…and its outlying lands, this has been a standing manner since the beginning of Britain and will continue to be true. There is no reason to change the government because we have been functioning with perfection. Murders were not committed under order of me. Executions may have been for serious crimes. The Independent United States shall not be recognized nor traded with. These colonies will remain property of the British. King of England George III