The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water.

- William Whipple

I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign State.

- William Whipple

In my opinion the greatest advantage we can at present expect from our Navy; for at this early period We can not expect to have a Navy to cope with t…

- William Whipple

I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries…

- William Whipple

Only nine States have been represented since my arrival till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the…

- William Whipple

I am sorry to say that sometimes matters of very small importance waste a good deal of precious time, by the long and repeated speeches and chicanery…

- William Whipple

I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence to some, bu…

- William Whipple

I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty.

- William Whipple