John Parker . George Stimpson: Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.

Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, — John Parker . George Stimpson

Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.

John Parker . George Stimpson

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