Quote#Freedom
The inhabitants of these Colonies might at least require from the…
Quote byJohn Dickinson · 1732–1808
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms (6 July 1775).
English (original)
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
— John Dickinson
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being with one mind resolved to die freemen rather than to live as slaves.
Our cause is just, Our union is perfect.
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