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The Federal Farmer

To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.…
Additional Letters From The Federal Farmer, 53 (1788), authorship usually attributed to Richard Henry Lee (pictured), but this has been disputed.

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