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I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing
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"I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than Continental Ships of the same force"

- William Whipple

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Whipple between January 14, 1730 and November 28, 1785. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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