On the record
Upon the rule-question (that is, refusing to receive or refer petitions on the subject of slavery) I cannot be silent, but shall be left alone, as heretofore.
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gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “Upon the rule-question (that is, refusing to receive or refer petitions on the subject of slavery) I cannot be silent…”
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Quincy expresses his commitment to speak out against the refusal to address slavery petitions, despite feeling isolated.
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