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David Daggett: “Religious instruction is also brought almost to every man's door, so that none can justly complain that they are denied…”

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Religious instruction is also brought almost to every man's door, so that none can justly complain that they are denied the means of growing wiser and better.
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

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Daggett points out the widespread availability of religious instruction, which he believes contributes to moral improvement.

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