On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
I wish to see the city saved, not so much from military as from natural motives. 'Tis the hiding place of women and children, and Lord Howe's proper business is with our armies.
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Thomas Paine
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Editor's note · Context
Paine expresses a humanitarian concern for cities, arguing that military action should target armies, not civilian populations.
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