A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents - Volume 1, part 1: George Washington  by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson
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			much labor and close application, and the end is far from view; but if 
			it shall prove satisfactory to Congress and the country, I will feel compensated for my time and effort. JAMES D. RICHARDSON. WASHINGTON, D.C., _February 22, 1896_. Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence NOTE.--The words "Declaration of Independence" do not appear on the original. IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,  | 
		
			
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