Dickinson was one of the few to free his own slaves during his lifetime.
Third in a Series: John Dickinson During the Continental and Confederation Periods Read More »
“We cannot be happy without being free,” Dickinson wrote in Farmer Letter XII. “We cannot be free without being secure in our own property … We cannot be secure in our property, if, without our consent, others may take it away.”
Second in a Series: The Message of the Farmer Letters Read More »
This year marks the 250th anniversary of one of the most influential series of writings in American history.
First In a Series: John Dickinson Comes Into Prominence Read More »
The unstated goal is to change the balance of power among humans—and to undermine democracy and the rule of law.
Rights for a River? An Effort to Undermine Democracy and Make the Law Unfair Read More »
