Analyzes the meaning of the Declaration of Independence and discusses the political, social, and intellectual philosophies on which it was based.

"The Declarations of Jefferson and of the Congress": pages [374]-379. "The Declarations of Jefferson and of the Congress": p. [374]-379.

Introduction to the Mariner Edition -- Prologue -- Revolutionary Charter -- Our sacred honor -- Manly spirit bids us -- Former systems of government -- Right of the people to alter -- Assemblage of horrors -- The circumstances of our emigration -- A Scientific Paper -- Necessary -- Course of human events -- Let facts be submitted -- Effect their safety & happiness -- A Moral Paper -- Attentions to our British brethren -- Self-evident -- Endowed by their Creator -- Created equal -- All men -- Inalienable rights -- Pursuit -- Of happiness -- A Sentimental Paper -- Of nature and of nature's god -- Agonizing affection -- Bands which have connected -- One people -- Unfeeling brethren -- National Symbol-- Opinions of mankind -- Decent respect -- Communication of grandeur -- No part of our constitution -- Epilogue -- Paraphernalia -- Key to Brief Citations -- The Declarations of Jefferson and of the Congress.