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Thomas Paine: The management of Lord Shelburne, whatever may be his views, is a caution to us, and must be to the world, never to…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1776
The management of Lord Shelburne, whatever may be his views, is a caution to us, and must be to the world, never to regard British assurances.
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Thomas Paine

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Paine warns America and the world against trusting British promises, citing Lord Shelburne's actions as a cautionary example.

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