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He reprobates thus giving away lands which were purchased by the blood and treasure of our revolutionary fathers and ourselves, which, if duly managed, might prove an inexhaustible fund for centuries to come.
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Quincy condemns the practice of giving away lands that were fought for by previous generations.
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