I consider this war against us, therefore, as both unjust and unwise; and I am persuaded, that cool and dispassionate posterity will condemn to infamy those who advised it; and that even success will not save from some degree of dishonour, those who have voluntarily engaged to conduct it.
Franklin critiques the war as unjust and predicts future condemnation for its architects.
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Franklin's hand, in conjunction with his brethren of the learned committee, that compound of fraud and folly was unveiled, and received its death-wound.
It is comfortable to have a good opinion of one's self, and of every thing that belongs to us, to think one's own religion, king, and wife, the best of all possible wives, kings, and religions.
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.
To strangers he was cold and reserved; but where he was intimate, no man indulged to more pleasantry and good humour.
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