“On January 27, 1778, the -Articles of Confederation-, recently adopted by Congress, were debated here [Montague, Massachusetts]. It was 'voted to approve of the Articles, except the first clause,' giving Congress the power to declare peace and war. This it… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“The important point of this report [Montague, Massachusetts; July 7, 1774] may be summed up in six resolutions: 1. We approve of the plan for a Continental Congress September 1, at Philadelphia. 2. We urge the disuse of India teas and British goods. 3. We will act for the suppression of pedlers and petty chapmen (supposably vendors of dutiable wares).… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share
“It was an early saying here [Massachusetts] that there were 'Roots enough to plant Hampshire County and Gunns enough to defend them.” — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“We have been gradually finding out that there is more democracy in letting a committee or representative ten to details than in making everybody's… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“New Englanders began the Revolution not to institute reforms and changes in the order of things, but to save the institutions and customs that… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
“On January 27, 1778, the -Articles of Confederation-, recently adopted by Congress, were debated here [Montague, Massachusetts]. It was 'voted to approve of the… — Edward Pearson Pressey Copy Share Image
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