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David Daggett: “Let such view the conduct of similar parties--Let such not be deceived--This is indeed their object--They do not avow it…”

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Let such view the conduct of similar parties--Let such not be deceived--This is indeed their object--They do not avow it to you, they know you would reject it, but they have made a vow that the influence of the Clergy shall be destroyed--this can be done in no other way.
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Daggett warns that a party's hidden agenda is to undermine the influence of the clergy, which they do not openly admit.

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