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But at the period at which it was proposed by the Court of London, it was rejected with disdain, because this measure appeared but as an argument of fear and weakness.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “But at the period at which it was proposed by the Court of London, it was rejected with disdain, because this measure…”
Editor's note · Context
Paine argues that Britain's proposal for conciliation was rejected due to its perceived weakness.
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