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David Daggett: “An appeal may be made to every man not bewildered in this new and destructive madness--he may be asked who among these…”

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An appeal may be made to every man not bewildered in this new and destructive madness--he may be asked who among these men stand-forth with fair claims to public confidence?
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David Daggett
Federalist · Connecticut

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Daggett calls on rational citizens to identify trustworthy candidates amidst political chaos.

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