For my own part, I have already professed, that I have the good of my country wholly at heart in this design, without the least sinister view; my chief purpose being to inculcate the noble principles of virtue, and depreciate vice of every kind.
Franklin expresses his genuine intention to promote virtue and combat vice for the benefit of his country.
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As it is in my power, as far as my testimony will be regarded, to refute this charge, I think it due to our friendship to do it.
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