This letter from Thomas Paine to Daniel Clymer dated September, 1786, includes the quote, “The proce
This letter from Thomas Paine to Daniel Clymer dated September, 1786, includes the quote, “The proceedings of the Legislature for these two years past are marked with such vehemence of party spirit and rancorous prejudice, that it is impossible any country can thrive or flourish under such manifest misconduct.” A staunch advocate for American Independence, Paine goes on to express his doubts about realizing the dream of an independent American country. To read more of Thomas Paine’s correspondence, visit https://digitallibrary.hsp.org and search “Paine.”https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/15427 -- source link
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