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If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.

Christopher Gadsden

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Christopher Gadsden
Age: 81 †
Born: 1724
Born: February 16
Died: 1805
Died: August 15
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Charleston
South Carolina
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