I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom no faith can be reposed.

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I therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous...

I therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous...

It may not be proper for me, perhaps, to let my feelings carry me further...

It may not be proper for me, perhaps, to let my feelings carry me further...

And, Mr. Speaker, if the Governor and Council don't see fit to fall in with...

And, Mr. Speaker, if the Governor and Council don't see fit to fall in with...

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration...

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration...

The House of Commons, refused to receive the addresses of the colonies, when the matter...

The House of Commons, refused to receive the addresses of the colonies, when the matter...

My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I...

My sentiments for the American cause, from the Stamp Act downward, have never changed... I...

What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.

What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.

The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but...

The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but...

I give no more paroles to British officers.

I give no more paroles to British officers.

No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a...

No man in America ever strove more, and more successfully first to bring about a...