Carolina QuotesWhen we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.
George Washington Connected to the Carolinas
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George Washington to New York Legislature (26 June 1775)
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- 1775
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“When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citize…” George Washington. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-3319C97B03. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/3319c97b03
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