Thomas Paine: “We ask no leave of yours to set it up; we ask no money of yours to…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1776

We ask no leave of yours to set it up; we ask no money of yours to support it; we can do better without your fleets and armies than with them; you may soon have enough to do to protect yourselves without being burdened with us.

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Thomas Paine

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Editor's note · Context

Paine asserts America's right to self-governance and its ability to thrive without British assistance or interference.

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Thomas Paine: “We ask no leave of yours to set it up; we ask no money of yours to support it; we can do better without your fleets and…”

Editor's note · Context