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Quote from Thomas Jefferson,

He [King George III] has erected a multitude of New Offices and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.



By:

Thomas Jefferson (more quotes by Thomas Jefferson or books by/about Thomas Jefferson)


(1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President

Date:

1776

Source:

Declaration of Independence, listing the reasons for declaring independence from England.

Categories:

Oppression, Taxation, Tyranny

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