Years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a lawyer and landowner from Pennsylvania named John Dickenson penned a series of twelve letters, which are named, “Letters from a Farmer” between 1767-1768. These letters first appeared in the Pennsylvania Chronicle in December 1767. One of the most intriguing and accurate descriptions of the consequences of pursuing independence from Great Britain is found in his third letter, “Torn from the body, to which we are united by religion, liberty, laws, affections, relation, language and commerce, we must bleed at every vein.” The American Colonies took on this inevitable fate to fight for independence. It’s important to remember that by signing the document, those fifty-six men committed an act of treason according to Great Britain and put their lives and the lives of their families in peril. However, these same men knew the value of planting the foundations of our great nation. Today is indeed a day to celebrate the courage and sacrifices bore by so many.
On July 3, 2007, I stood in the signing room at Independence Hall, and I can say that the weight of this day in the United States’ history was felt in full.
Happy Independence Day!
#7/4/1776
Remember the Ladies 