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William Whipple

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I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence to some, but to my Satisfaction.


— William Whipple


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I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty.


— William Whipple


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I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than Continental Ships of the same force.


— William Whipple


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I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign State.


— William Whipple


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In my opinion the greatest advantage we can at present expect from our Navy; for at this early period We can not expect to have a Navy to cope with the British.


— William Whipple


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The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water.


— William Whipple


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About William Whipple

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Did you know about William Whipple?

He married his first cousin Catherine Moffat some time around 1770 to 1771. In 1776 New Hampshire dissolved the Royal government and reorganized with a House of Representatives and an Executive Council. In 1759 he landed in Portsmouth New Hampshire and in partnership with his brother establiWilliam Whippled himself as a merchant.

In 1776 New Hampshire dissolved the Royal government and reorganized with a House of Representatives and an Executive Council. He suffered from a heart ailment and died after fainting from atop his horse while traveling his court circuit. Whipple was born at Kittery Maine and educated at a common school studying how to be a merchant judge and a soldier until he went off to sea.

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