Answer:
In America in 1766, the colonist are responding to the stamp act with an uproar of riots and other activities to project their displease with the Act. Hughes believes that the Presbyterians are influencing the poor and the common people to riot against the government with "inflammatory pieces" in the newspaper. Due to this propaganda, John Hughes is in fear of his personal well being and safety. he had been receiving threats in public and death threats in letters sent to him.
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