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“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.” quote by Christopher Gadsden — Download Open 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 a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage.”

Christopher Gadsden

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What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.

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I therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous trust.

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