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Quote by George Mason

“Is it to be expected that the Southern States will deliver themselves bound hand and foot to the Eastern States? A few rich merchants in Philadelphia, Boston, and New York could thereby monopolise the staples of the Southern States and reduce their value.”

Quote by George Mason

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George Mason was an American statesman, lawyer, and writer, renowned for his profound contributions to constitutional freedoms and rights. Born on December 11, 1725, and died on October 7, 1792, Mason was a key figure in the drafting of the Virginia Constitution and played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. more

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