“No free people ever existed, or can ever exist, without keeping the purse strings in their own hands. Where this is the case, they have a constitutional check upon the administration, which may thereby by brought into order without violence. But when such a power is not lodged in the people, oppression proceeds uncontrolled in its career, till the governed, transported into rage, seek redress in the midst of blood and confusion.”
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The Writings of John Dickinson
This compilation includes a range of John Dickinson's writings, showcasing his influential contributions to the American Revolution and his role as a Founding Father. The collection features his essays on political philosophy, his correspondence with other Founding Fathers, and his arguments for American independence. 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