The American Commissioners: Resolutions (II)
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Paris, Feby. 5th 1777.

It is farther considered, that in the present peril of the liberties of our Country, it is our duty to hazard every thing in their support and defence.

Therefore Resolvd unanimously,

That if it shoud be necessary, for the attainment of any thing, in our best judgment, material to the defence and support of the public cause; that we shoud plege our persons, or hazard the censure of the Congress by exceeding our Instructions, we will, for such purpose most chearfully risque our personal liberty or life.

B Franklin
Silas Deane
Arthur Lee
Notation: Resolution of the Commrs. Feb. 2. 1777 likewise a Resolution of Feb. 5. 1777.
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