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4762. LIFE, Security of.—

In no portion of the earth were life, liberty and property
ever so securely held; and it is with infinite
satisfaction that withdrawing from the active
scenes of life, I see the sacred design of these
blessings committed to those who are sensible
of their value and determined to defend
them.—
R. to A. Virginia Assembly. Washington ed. viii, 148.
(1809)