In Common Sense why does Paine want his readers to imagine themselves in Boston? Also what does Paine mean when he writes, “Bring the doctrine of reconciliation to the touchstone of nature. . .”?

Answer 1

I see no one has helped so I will try. Paine was in Philadelphia, but the action, up to and including the British closing the port and the other colonies sending food over land, was in Boston.

Answer 2

Thank you