I am sorry to say that sometimes matters of very small importance waste a good deal of precious time, by the long and repeated speeches and chicanery of gentlemen who will not wholly throw off the lawyer even in Congress. — William Whipple Copy Share Image
I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign State. — William Whipple Copy Share Image
Only nine States have been represented since my arrival till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the… — William Whipple Copy Share Image
The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water. — William Whipple Copy Share Image
I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty. — William Whipple Copy Share Image
I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than… — William Whipple Copy Share Image
In my opinion the greatest advantage we can at present expect from our Navy; for at this early period We can not expect to… — William Whipple Copy Share Image
I am sorry to say that sometimes matters of very small importance waste a good deal of precious time, by the long and repeated… — William Whipple Copy Share Image
I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great… — William Whipple Copy Share Image
I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign… — William Whipple Copy Share Image
