A Letter To The Right Honorable, The Earl Of Hilsborough, On The Present Situation Of Affairs In America : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163254080 : 1163254088 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""A Letter To The Right Honorable, The Earl Of Hilsborough, On The Present Situation Of Affairs In America"" is a historical book written by George Canning. The book is a letter addressed to the Earl of Hilsborough, discussing the current state of affairs in America during the 18th century. Canning, who was a British politician and statesman, wrote the letter in response to the escalating tensions between Britain and its American colonies, which eventually led to the American Revolution. In the book, Canning provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social conditions in America, as well as the reasons behind the growing resentment among the colonists towards British rule. He also discusses the various measures taken by the British government to maintain control over the colonies, such as the Stamp