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David Daggett: “Will you hazard these evils without a fair and reasonable expectation of some solid benefits?”

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Will you hazard these evils without a fair and reasonable expectation of some solid benefits?
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Daggett cautions against risking negative outcomes without a reasonable expectation of tangible benefits.

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