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The freemen of Connecticut are mighty when they arise in their strength.
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gutenberg.orgDavid Daggett: “The freemen of Connecticut are mighty when they arise in their strength.”
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Daggett highlights the collective power of the citizens of Connecticut when they unite for a common cause.
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My fellow citizens human nature is the same here as in France--Then before you give ear to the songs of enchantment Count the Cost--Before you sell your birthright for a mess of pottage Count the Cost.
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