Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813 to David Howell re: the "enemies of Republicanism," politics
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07180 Author/Creator: Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/01/21 Pagination: 3 p. + addr 23 x 18.2 cm Order a Copy
"The enemies of Republicanism foment their discontents and join in the clamors. Let us submit to the five per cent import . . . the temper of our countrymen will for awhile lead them to prefer monarchy. Peace, order & justice in the public will soon reconcile them to a republic." Docketed.
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