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Only nine States have been represented since my arrival 'till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the States or their Delegates, besides retarding the most important Business makes it exceeding fatiguing to those that do attend.
William Whipple
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"Only nine States have been represented since my arrival 'till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the States or their Delegates, besides retarding the most important Business makes it exceeding fatiguing to those that do attend."
— William Whipple

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Only nine States have been represented since my arrival 'till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the States or their Delegates, besides retarding the most important Business makes it exceeding fatiguing to those that do attend. — William Whipple

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William Whipple was a Politician from United States (1730–1785).

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Who said "Only nine States have been represented since my arrival 'till within three days…"?
This quote is attributed to William Whipple, a Politician from United States.
When did William Whipple live?
William Whipple lived from 1730 – 1785.