William Whipple Quotes
- 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…
- The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water.
- I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence…
- In my opinion the greatest advantage we can at present expect from our Navy; for at this early period We can not expect to have…
- I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than Continental…
- Only nine States have been represented since my arrival till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the States…
- 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.
- I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty.