Benjamin Franklin: “To this may be truly added, that serious religion, under its various denominations, is not only tolerated, but respected…”

No part of these monies was ever paid by the proprietaries, or ever raised on their estates; and therefore they can have no pretence of right to a voice in the disposition of them.

We are restrained in our trade with foreign nations; and where we could be supplied with any manufacture cheaper from them, but must buy the same dearer from Britain, the difference of price is a clear tax to Britain.

But above all this, the state and circumstances of our settlements render such a measure not only proper and eligible, but absolutely necessary.

I have seen generations born, flourish, and expire.