Raynors HCA 2016-06
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2016
Printed Document Signed, “Richard Evans.” Two pages, 6” x 11”. State of New Hampshire. July 4, 1808. Addressed on integral leaf to “John Smith Esq. Seabrook” The document reads, in part: “ IMPRESSED with the sense of dangers to which our Country is exposed, the Republicans of the Legislature when at Concord, assembled to deliberate on the momentous subject. They were conscious that their constituents looked to them for information in an hour of peril, and had a right to expect such advice as might combine their powers, and direct their exertions in defense of the public weal … The Republicans advocate peace and commerce; but will never prostrate the national character, nor barter the independence of the country for a limited and embarrassed trade proffered not as our right, but as a favor, by governments to whom we owe no allegiance, and with whom we rank in the scale of nations, an equally independent power. The convention in reviewing the measures of the General Government was satisfied that its conduct towards the belligerents of Europe had been strictly impartial …. To Spain, to England, and to France, its voice has been uniformly the same - “We wish to maintain with you, relations of amity, but remember, our nation is independent, and will submit to no condition that would degrade her, nor acquiesce to any infringement on national rights … To have submitted to the requirements of Britain or France, would have been a virtual relinquishment of our Independence, and an acknowledgement that we are vassals and slaves and not FREEMAN …Shall we sir, shall Republicans be supine and inactive when the country is in danger? The enemy is upon us, and shall we be lulled to repose? Shall we, in short, make way for men whose watch word is ‘Energetic Government:’ whose policy is English policy? … The cause of liberty is a glorious cause! - Let us rally its defenders, and join heart and hand in support of men, who are determined to maintain the Government of the People … “Toning. Reinforced folds. Splits at intersections of vertical and horizontal folds. Paper loss from wax seal at bottom and top of second page, not affecting text. Overall Good.
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