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English Patriot's Defiance Against Tyranny 1765
The speaker denounces government corruption and ministerial “assassins” as he laments oppression and the threat to liberty. He pledges fidelity to England and personal sacrifice, warning that punishment and public shame will follow any hint of disloyalty while urging unity against despotism. The letter, dated 1765, pairs patriotism with personal endurance.
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