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Connecticut State Seal

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Connecticut State Seal — pen and ink drawing by Daniel Ari Friedman. Qui Transtulit Sustinet SIGILLUM REIPUBLICÆ CONNECTICUTENSIS "I am against an adjournment. The day of judgment is either
Connecticut State Seal — pen and ink drawing

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Qui Transtulit Sustinet SIGILLUM REIPUBLICÆ CONNECTICUTENSIS

"I am against an adjournment. The day of judgment is either approaching, or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause of an adjournment: if it is, I choose to be found doing my duty. I wish therefore that candles may be brought." – Abraham Davenport

"In some places, the darkness was so great, that persons could not see to read common print in the open air, for several hours together: but I believe this was not generally the case. The extent of this darkness was very remarkable." – Samuel Williams (talking about New England's Dark Day, May 19th 1780)

"For fire flames but in the heart of a colder fire. All voice is but echo caught…

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