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he was placed in a situation that shd have made a Coward brave, an ordinary man great, & Even a Traitor true to his Country. A more unclear of honor never was presented to the sickle of any Individual, --not only the praise & admiration of a grateful nation were placed full before him, but the most substantial dignities & rewards. --The prize was to be decided in a moment of time; --if a man could be irresolute timid, or indicisive in such circumstances, & fail one jot of the highest possible Effort,