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From: Bruse S. <cle...@fa...> - 2009-08-30 09:30:01
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Er among her own people as it has been in any of the other colonies. But opinions alter and conditions change with the passing of time. Therefore, South Carolina now has a solid delegation here ready to walk through the fiery furnace of war, though it be seventy times heated, to make this Declaration good. South Carolina votes _aye_. (_Shouts of "Three cheers for South Carolina and Edward Rutledge!"_) SECRETARY THOMSON. Georgia! LYMAN HALL. Mr. President and Gentlemen:--Georgia is here with three delegates who stand as one man for independence. Though last on the roll of states on this question she will be among the first in her efforts for American independence. Georgia votes _aye_. (_Shouts of "Three cheers for Georgia!"_) PRESIDENT HANCOCK. Gentlemen of the Continental Congress:--Twelve of the thirteen colonies having voted for the Declaration of Independence, and with no colony going on record against it, I consider our action unanimous for I am confident that the New York Assembly[18] will give her delegation instructions to sig |