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Thomas Paine: It is admitted that all this is altered, but there is much to be done yet, before we have a fair representation of the…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
It is admitted that all this is altered, but there is much to be done yet, before we have a fair representation of the people.
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Thomas Paine

Editor's note · Context

Paine acknowledges some electoral changes but emphasizes the continuing need for genuinely fair representation of the people.

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