If this bill passes, it is my deliberate opinion that it is virtually a dissolution of the Union; that it will free the States from their moral oblig… - Josiah Quincy III

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If this bill passes, it is my deliberate opinion that it is virtually a dissolution of the Union; that it will free the States from their moral obligation; and, as it will be the right of all, so it will be the duty of some, definitely to prepare for a separation,—amicably if they can, violently if they must.

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About Josiah Quincy III

Josiah Quincy III (February 4, 1772 – July 1, 1864) was a U.S. educator and political figure. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1805–1813), Mayor of Boston (1823–1828), and President of Harvard University (1829–1845). The historic Quincy Market in downtown Boston is named in his honor.

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Alternative Names: Josiah Quincy Josiah Q. III J. Q. III Josiah III Josiah Quincy III.

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