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The Political Writings of John Dickinson, Esquire: The speech of John Dickinson ... May 24th, 1764 ... praying the king for a change of the government of the province. 1764

The Political Writings of John Dickinson, Esquire is a compilation of the political works of John Dickinson, a prominent figure in colonial America. The book features Dickinson's influential speech from 1764, which addresses the need for a governmental change in the province. It provides a detailed look into Dickinson's political philosophy and his role in the early debates over colonial governance and relations with Britain. more

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John Dickinson

John Dickinson, a prominent statesman, lawyer, and writer during the American Revolutionary War, was born on November 2, 1732, and died on February 14, 1808. He was one of the drafters of the United States Constitution and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, making significant contributions to the development of the early American political and legal system. more

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