Josiah Quincy: “For the share I had in those transactions,--and it was not a small…”

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For the share I had in those transactions,--and it was not a small one,--I hope God will forgive me, for I never shall forgive myself.

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Federalist · Massachusetts

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Quincy reflects on his past actions with regret regarding political decisions.

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Josiah Quincy: “For the share I had in those transactions,--and it was not a small one,--I hope God will forgive me, for I never shall…”