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“If we are undone, we are the most splendidly ruined of any nation in the universe.”

Letters Thomas Jefferson 1785 Articles Of Confederation South Carolina Gazette

Author:Charles Thomson

“On January 27, 1778, the -Articles of Confederation-, recently adopted by Congress, were debated here [Montague, Massachusetts]. It was 'voted to approve of the Articles, except the first clause,' giving Congress the power to declare peace and war. This it was resolved, 'belongs to the people.”

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Book:History of Montague; A Typical Puritan Town

Source: History of Montague; A Typical Puritan Town