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Thomas Paine: On the part of the public, my intention is, to show them their true and sold interest; to encourage them to their own…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
On the part of the public, my intention is, to show them their true and sold interest; to encourage them to their own good, to remove the fears and falsities which bad men have spread, and weak men have encouraged; and to excite in all men a love for union, and a cheerfulness for duty.
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Thomas Paine

Editor's note · Context

In a public address, Paine articulates his aims to inform, encourage, and unite the populace during a critical period.

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