The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage.

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I give no more paroles to British officers.

I give no more paroles to British officers.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government;...

I gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government;...

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...

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...