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David Daggett: “Look also at these Delegates from ninety- seven towns, and say if they can have any other object in view but the…”

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Look also at these Delegates from ninety- seven towns, and say if they can have any other object in view but the dignity, happiness and glory of their country?
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

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Daggett emphasizes the selfless intentions of delegates representing the towns of Connecticut.

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