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You asked that a few lines from one my writings be placed here as an example. (Excerpt from my proposed book on the Founding Fathers of the United States concerning William Williams, Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut.)
Mr. Williams remarked that he was a marked man by the British because of his signing of the Declaration of Independence and his efforts in support of independence, and would probably be hanged. A compatriot said that he himself had not signed anything nor written any articles against the British government and would be spared the noose. To which Mr. Williams replied, "Then, sir, you deserve to be hanged, for not having done your duty."
He himself was committed to the proposed U.S. Constitution and he utilized his skills and passion to convince his constituents that the Constitution should be approved. As a member of the Connecticut Ratification Convention convened to consider the U.S. Constitution, he voted in favor of ratification and the proposal passed that Connecticut body.
A true patriot and a revered Founding Father, William Williams spent his time, energy, health, and money in support of his country and, upon his retirement, received the love and respect of the people of Connecticut whom he had served for over half of his long life. (He lived to be 80 years old, dying on August 2, 1811, 35 years to the day that he signed the DOI.). He was even asked to leave retirement and serve again in the Connecticut Assembly but his health would not permit it.