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De Alexander: “Let it not be said that the liberties of American citizens are less perfectly protected, or held less sacred than are…”

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Let it not be said that the liberties of American citizens are less perfectly protected, or held less sacred than are those of the subjects of a Crown.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Alexander argues for the protection of American liberties, comparing them to those under a monarchy.

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