The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage. — 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
