Josiah Quincy II
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Josiah Quincy II (February 23, 1744 – April 26, 1775) was a famous American lawyer. He was father of Josiah Quincy III, and son of the first Josiah Quincy I (1709–1784).
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[edit]- Blandishments will not fascinate us, nor will threats of a "halter" intimidate. For, under God, we are determined that wheresoever, whensoever, or howsoever we shall be called to make our exit, we will die free men.
- Observations on the Boston Port Bill, 1774.
