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Quotation from The Olive Branch Petition by Continental Congress
“entreat your Majesty's gracious attention to this our humble petition.”
The Olive Branch Petition, Opening request (Avalon, Journals of the Continental Congress, 8 July 1775)
The petitioners speak as faithful subjects and ask the king to hear them.
Citation: "entreat your Majesty's gracious attention to this our humble petition." — Continental Congress, The Olive Branch Petition, Opening request (Avalon, Journals of the Continental Congress, 8 July 1775). (id olive-branch-petition-q1)
