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vi ! And when you know that, it alone may be judged by some, sufficient to brand me with the hateful name of Tory, and thereby condemn this Dissuasion. But let me inform you (for there is no general rule without an exception) that I am a most sincere well-wisher to the common cause of Liberty, both personal and constitutional; then you will, give me a place in the list of your staunch Friends, and accept of this Attempt, as intended to be a mean of abolishing one great part of Slavery here.

there is any merit in endeavouring to set free from Bondage our fellow creatures, and in trying to promote the good and welfare of any nation, province, country, or