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To the representatives of the religious society of the people called Quakers, or to so many of them as were concerned in publishing a late piece entitled, "The ancient testimony and principles of the people called Quakers, renewed with respect to the king and government, and touching the commotions now prevailing in these and other parts of America ... ": p. [82]-90.

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(from t.p.) I. Of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English constitution

II. Of monarchy and hereditary succession

III. Thoughts on the present state of American affairs

IV. Of the present ability of America, with some miscellaneous reflections.

Political science > Early works to 1800.

Monarchy > Early works to 1800.

United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783 > Early works to 1800.