Albert Beveridge: “In a speech of startling power he attacked the bill and carried with…”

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In a speech of startling power he attacked the bill and carried with him every member from the up counties.

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Beveridge highlights the powerful speech that rallied support against a controversial bill in the House of Burgesses.

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Albert Beveridge: “In a speech of startling power he attacked the bill and carried with him every member from the up counties.”