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I have long wondered that the original draught has not been…

Quote byJohn Adams · 1735–1826

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Regarding a draft of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, Letter to Timothy Pickering (6 August 1822).

English (original)

I have long wondered that the original draught has not been published. I suppose the reason is, the vehement philippic against negro slavery

— John Adams

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