On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
If you have no regard to us, at least spare the blood which it is your duty to save.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “If you have no regard to us, at least spare the blood which it is your duty to save.”
Editor's note · Context
Paine appeals to the British commander to uphold the moral duty to prevent unnecessary bloodshed, even if they disregard American concerns.
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