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David Daggett: “If this picture is too glaring, look at our sister states in which revolutions have been effected, and shew us the…”

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If this picture is too glaring, look at our sister states in which revolutions have been effected, and shew us the benefit.
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

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Daggett challenges the notion of revolutionary benefits by referencing the experiences of other states.

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