John Dickinson

being with one mind resolved to die freemen rather than to live as slaves.

the inhabitants of these Colonies might at least require from the Parliament of Great Britain some evidence, that this dreadful authority over them has been granted to that body

Let us take care of our rights, and we therein take care of our property. 'Slavery is ever preceded by sleep.'

It is inseparably essential to the freedom of a people that no taxes be imposed on them but with their own consent, given personally or by their representatives.

Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.

Our cause is just, Our union is perfect.