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David Daggett: “It is nothing less than an effort to rest from the farmers of Connecticut that controul over the elections which is…”

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It is nothing less than an effort to rest from the farmers of Connecticut that controul over the elections which is their only fortress of safety.
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

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Daggett warns Connecticut farmers about losing control over their elections, which he views as essential for their safety.

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