Plain Truth, Addressed to the Inhabitants of America; Containing Remarks on a Late Pamphlet, Intitled Common Sense: Wherein Are Shewn, That the Scheme ... Were the Author's Asseverations, Respectin - Hardcover

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9780332787213: Plain Truth, Addressed to the Inhabitants of America; Containing Remarks on a Late Pamphlet, Intitled Common Sense: Wherein Are Shewn, That the Scheme ... Were the Author's Asseverations, Respectin

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Excerpt from Plain Truth, Addressed to the Inhabitants of America; Containing Remarks on a Late Pamphlet, Intitled Common Sense: Wherein Are Shewn, That the Scheme of Independence Is Ruinous, Delusive, and Impracticable; That Were the Author's Asseverations, Respecting the Power of America, as Real as Nugatory, Reconciliation on Liberal Principles With Great Britain Would Be Exalte

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