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294. ALLEGIANCE, Repudiated.—

He has abdicated government here, withdrawing
his governors, and declaring us out of his allegiance and protection.
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Declaration of Independence as Drawn by Jefferson.

 
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Congress struck out the words in italics and inserted
“by declaring us out of, his protection, and
waging war against us.”—Editor.