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Post by surratt on Jun 14, 2014 20:41:42 GMT -5
July 2, 1789
"I fear that this new Republic will grow into something we fought against in the War of Independence. Talk of expanded civilian roles not specified under the Constitution is quiet frightening."
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Post by surratt on Jun 16, 2014 5:26:00 GMT -5
November 3, 1789
"A Federal Education System? Better yet a Federal Department of Education? Hah I cannot help but laugh at the thought of such crazy ideas!"
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Post by surratt on Jun 16, 2014 15:07:08 GMT -5
March 7, 1790
"A fellow came to the House Chamber today slurring his words while accusing others of being drunk! Hah what a laugh I had!"
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Post by surratt on Jun 17, 2014 17:12:28 GMT -5
March 31st, 1790
"Apparently that drunkard is a member of Coburg Family. Oh my does Royalty piss all over itself sometimes!"
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Post by surratt on Jun 17, 2014 18:26:06 GMT -5
March 31st, 1790
"We shot that Bank Bill down. Praise God. I fear the government would have grown tremendously with a National Bank. Not to mention the poor farmer and blacksmith who wouldn't have been able to get credit from a large national bank."
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Post by surratt on Jun 18, 2014 9:25:16 GMT -5
April 1st, 1790
"Was invited to the Brandt Plantation. I hope to meet new people and have a good time."
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Post by surratt on Jun 19, 2014 15:19:42 GMT -5
April 3rd, 1790
"Had a great time at the Brandt Plantation. Met a very pretty young lady by the name of Antoinette. I can see a future with her. Well I return to Congress in the next few days. I'm not excited at all."
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Post by surratt on Jun 19, 2014 21:05:20 GMT -5
April 7th, 1790
"Arrived back at Federal Hall just to hear the rantings of a sue-do pirate. Oh my were his words hilarious. Gave me a good laugh. I believe he was also intoxicated."
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Post by surratt on Jun 20, 2014 20:52:29 GMT -5
June 17th, 1790
"My brother used family funds to acquire a newspaper. I hope his training and skills as an editor have paid off. I was also saddened to hear that my good friend and colleague James Terrus has resigned from office. I'm also told his son will replace him."
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Post by surratt on Jun 20, 2014 22:41:34 GMT -5
June 20th, 1790
"Well I'm running to become the chairman of the Republicans. I can only hope my second leap in politics will pay off."
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Post by surratt on Jun 23, 2014 12:40:50 GMT -5
July 2nd, 1790
"After celebrating Independence Day with my brother and a few neighbors it is now time to gear up for election season. Although the Federalist have had a schism I still feel that Republicans must come out in force to combat the expansion and scope of the Federal Government, especially a 'National Bank'."
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Post by surratt on Jun 28, 2014 20:07:31 GMT -5
November 20th, 1790
"The Results are in. Our State has shown tremendous support for the ideas put forth by the Republican Party and have elected 8/10 Representatives as Republicans. I feel a great joy for the State of Virginia."
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