The House of Commons, refused to receive the addresses of the colonies, when the matter was pending; besides, we hold our rights neither from them nor from the Lords. — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
It may not be proper for me, perhaps, to let my feelings carry me further am therefore resigned to stop here, if sir, you think my particular reasons following too free, or will give offense to the House, which I… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
The House of Commons, refused to receive the addresses of the colonies, when the matter was pending; besides, we hold our rights neither from… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
It may not be proper for me, perhaps, to let my feelings carry me further am therefore resigned to stop here, if sir, you… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
I therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous trust. — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
And, Mr. Speaker, if the Governor and Council don't see fit to fall in with us, I say let the general duty law, and… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a Congress in 1765, and then to support it ever… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I am still of opinion that it is the cause… — Christopher Gadsden Copy Share Image
