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we should have faild

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:59
we should have faild for want of a sufficiency of powder. By an unpardonable neglect in somebody, that essential article was not sent, as it ought to have been, in season. I have called it an unpardonable neglect. It appears so to me. My judgment, however, may be too severe. I confess, i feel much chagrind, while i think that any thing has been omitted which might have been done, to have finishd the war with a glorious campaign. But disappointments, tho vexatious, ought not to disconcert us. They do not. No difficulties should discourage us in the support of a cause, so righteous in the sight of heaven as i believe

besides his consular functions,

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:58
besides his consular functions, he has it in charge to forward such cloathing arms c as are or may be procured there for the use of our troops. Great exertions have been made the year past, in which old massachusetts has borne her full share, to be in readiness to cooperate with our ally, in an attempt to give our invaders a decisive blow. But the second division of the french squadron being blockd up in brest, a reinforcement to the enemy arriving from the west indies, they have had the superiority at sea. This was not our only misfortune for had the whole naval force arrivd which we expected, i am inclind to believe

sobriety true republican simplicity

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:57
sobriety true republican simplicity of manners, of zeal for the honor of the supreme being the welfare of the common wealthif men possessd of these other excellent qualities are chosen to fill the seats of government we may expect that our affairs will rest on a solid permanent foundation. I thank you my dear sir, for mentioning my family so affectionately in one of your letters. Oblige them with your visits as often as you can. Remember me to colo orne, who, i have reason to think is among my friends. Adieu and believe me to be most sincerely

of the one would

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:56
of the one would become fashionable among the other. I pray god we may never be addicted to vanity the folly of parade. Pomp show serve very well to promote the purposes of european asiatick grandeur, in countries where the mystery of iniquity is carried to the highest pitch, millions are tame enough to believe that they are born for no other purpose than to be subservient to the capricious will of a single great man or a few. It requires council sound judgment to render our country secure in a flourishing condition.if men of wisdom knowledge, of moderation temperance, of patience fortitude perseverance, of

greatest part of my

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:55
greatest part of my lifemay heaven inspire the present rulers with wisdom sound understanding. In all probability they will stamp the character of the people. It is natural for sensible observers to form an estimate of the people from the opinion they have of those whom they set up for their legislators magistrates. And besides, if we look into the history of governors, we shall find that their principles manners have always had a mighty influence on the people. Should levity foppery ever be the ruling taste of the great, the body of the people would be in danger of catching the distemper, and the ridiculous maxims

And may it not

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:54
And may it not be added, that the former government, i mean the last charter, being calculated rather to make servile men than free citizens, the minds of many of our countrymen have been inurd to a cringing obsequiousness, too deeply wrought into habit to be easily eradicated. Mankind is prone enough to political idolatry. Such a temper is widely different from that reverence which every virtuous citizen will show to the upright magistrate. If my fears on this head are ill grounded, i hope i shall be excusd. They proceed from a cordial affection for that country to the service of which i have devoted the

substantial service to the

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:53
substantial service to the publick. We feel the want of you here and yet i think you have wisely chosen a seat for the present in the house of representatives. Many virtuous men there may want that information which you are able to give them. Possibly you may have much of the old ground to go over again. More in my opinion, is necessary to be done, than conquering our british enemies in order to establish the liberties of our country on a solid basis. Human nature, i am affraid, is too much debasd to relish those republican principles, in which the new government of the common wealth of massachusetts appears to be founded.

What is this. He

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:52
What is this. He challenged. Whats what. The official tapped the paper with a gaunt finger. Minna merivale, aged twentyfive, he read. Thats the name she went by. Unmarried read bartholomew storrs in a voice of doom. Well. In the sextons eyes gleamed an unholy savagery of satisfaction. Take her away.

let me intreat you,

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:51
let me intreat you, my dear sir, not to think me unmindful of the several favors i have receivd from you since i arrivd in this city. I hate protestations among friends, and the making apologies is so formal a business, that i know not in what manner to begin it. Yet it seems necessary that i should say something in excuse for my not having written to you. Shall i tell you of my trembling hand, how unfit an instrument it is to guide a pen. I do assure you that writing is on that account become painful to me. I am perswaded you never doubted the reality of my friendship for you, and i solemnly affirm it has not

general ward my self

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:50
general ward my self changd our lodgings, and are at the house of mrs miller. She is a well bred woman, and my situation is agreable. Colo palfrey who is with us is appointed consul, and will soon go to france, when mr lovel will take the vacant chamber. Adieu my dear. Your affectionate, to elbridge gerry. Ms., samuel adams papers, lenox library the text, with variations, is in j. T. Austin, life of elbridge gerry, vol. I., pp. 359363. Philade novr 27 1780

greatest part of my

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:49
greatest part of my life in publick cares, like the weary traveller, fatigud with the journey of the day, i can rest with you in a cottage. If i live till the spring, i will take my final leave of congress and return to boston. I have reasons to be fixed in this determination which i will then explain to you. I grow more domestick as i increase in years. My worthy friend mr arthur lee, who just now favord me with a visit, sends respects to you and the family. I have forgot in my late letters to tell you, that six weeks ago,

interposes in their elections,

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:47
interposes in their elections, with his own sollicitations for himself, it is to be feard, if he is of any consequence, will in time become a dangerous party man. He ought therefore to be despisd as an obtruder. I hope there are not many such men in our government. I am sorry to be informd that there are any. They should be watchd for if they have no evil designs, their vanity may prompt them to do mischief. The express waits. Adieu. To james warren. Ms., samuel adams papers, lenox library.

adequate abilities, who does

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:46
adequate abilities, who does the duties of it with zeal fidelity. Such a man, being conscious that neither smiles, intreaties, gifts, intrigue nor any dishonorable practices have procured him his high station, may rely on the people who gave him their free suffrages, to approve of his honest endeavors to serve them. And having nothing in view but that the publick may be best servd, he will chearfully resign his place whenever the people shall make choice of another whom they judge more capable than he. The people are certainly the best judges, who are most likely to render them substantial service whoever

giving a fatal stab

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:45
giving a fatal stab to our cause in its infancy but is it unreasonable to suppose that their elections were secretly influencd by artful men, with that design. Our most dangerous enemies may be in our bosoms. Mr lee will inform you how matters go on here. I must let you know that when your kinsman mr william lee was in boston in sept 1779 he borrowed five hundred dollars of moses gill esqr, and drew his bill on his brother mr george lee of westmoreland county. I wish it may be paid on sight, for it was advancd on my application. My regards to mrs lee c. Adieu believe me to be

artful, insidious enemies, a

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:44
artful, insidious enemies, a few years ago laid for them in vain. Shall we ruin ourselves by the very means, which they pointed out in their confidential letters, tho even they did not dare openly to avow them. Pownal, who was indeed a mere fribble, venturd to have his riots routs at his own house, to please a few boys girls. Sober people were disgusted at it, his privy councellors never thought it prudent to venture so far as expensive balls. Our bradfords, winslows winthrops would have revolted at the idea of opening scenes of dissipation folly knowing them to be inconsistent with their great design, in
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