William Whipple Quotes, Sayings, Remarks, Thoughts and Speeches



William Whipple Quotes and Sayings


  • 1
    I am sorry to say that sometimes matters of very small importance waste a good deal of precious time, by the long and repeated speeches and chicanery of gentlemen who will not wholly throw off the lawyer even in Congress. William Whipple | Refcard PDF
  • 2
    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 | Refcard PDF
  • 3
    I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty. William Whipple | Refcard PDF
  • 4
    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 | Refcard PDF
  • 5
    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 | Refcard PDF
  • 6
    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 | Refcard PDF
  • 7
    Only nine States have been represented since my arrival 'till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the States or their Delegates, besides retarding the most important Business makes it exceeding fatiguing to those that do attend. William Whipple | Refcard PDF
  • 8
    The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water. William Whipple | Refcard PDF

 

  

  

 

  

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