One of my more fascinating discoveries...
"To commit their sentiments to writing, was neither practicable nor prudent at this time. To the bosom of a friend they could intrust what might have been of great advantage to my country.
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Revolutionary War 250 @revwar250.bsky.social
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“To me that trust was committed, and I was, immediately upon my arrival, to assemble certain persons, to whom I was to communicate my trust, and had God spared my life, it seems it would have been of great service to my country. …
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Revolutionary War 250 @revwar250.bsky.social
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“Had Providence been pleased that I should have reached America six days ago, I should have been able to converse with my friends.”