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6581. PEOPLE, English.—[further continued]..

The individuals of the
[British] nation I have ever honored and esteemed,
the basis of their character being essentially
worthy; but I consider their government
as the most flagitious which has existed
since the days of Philip of Macedon, whom they
make their model.—
To John Adams. Washington ed. vii, 46.
(P.F.,,
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