If I cannot prevent the disgrace of the country by the failure of the testator's intention, I can leave a record to future time of what I have done, and what I would have done, to accomplish the great design, if executed well.
Quincy emphasizes his commitment to documenting his efforts to fulfill the testator's intentions regarding the Smithsonian fund.
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