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It was not a question of avoiding sacrifices, said Governor Tompkins, in his speech to the Legislature, in January, 1808, but whether one sacrifice might not better be borne than another.
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Editor's note · Context
This quote from Governor Tompkins emphasizes the difficult choices faced by the Legislature regarding sacrifices during the embargo period.
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