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David Daggett: “Is society enriched, or the public good promoted?”

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Is society enriched, or the public good promoted?
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Daggett prompts a reflection on whether society as a whole is improving with proposed reforms.

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