Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, July 4th, 1782. : Whereas, a spirit of domination ... compelled the inhabitants of this country to enter into a contest ... Success hath hitherto attended our patriotic exertions ... but our finances are deranged, and the want of a circulating medium is severely felt .

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