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
   
William Whipple   Name:
William Whipple
Type:
Politician
Nationality:
American
Birth:
January 14, 1730
Death:
November 28, 1785
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