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Arundel, July 10, 1775.
Whereas I, the subscriber, have, by some inadvertences, been so unhappy as to fall under the displeasure of the good people of this place; and many things have been laid to my charge of an inimical nature to the just rights and liberties of the good people of this Country, some of which I am not guilty of. I do now publickly declare, that so far as I have been guilty, either in words or actions, of offending the same, in matters of a civil nature, more especially
ADAM MCCULLOCH.
Declaration of Adam McCulloch
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in regard to the unhappy contest now prevailing between Great Britain and these Colonies, that I am heartily sorry, and do now humbly ask the forgiveness of all the friends of America for the same; and do promise that I will not offend in like manner again, but will do all that lays in power for the defence of the rights and privileges of this Country; and shall ever esteem it my greatest happiness of a temporal nature to enjoy the favour and friendship of the people with whom I now dwell; and will for the future pay due obedience to the lawful authority and advices of this Province, and determine to stand or fall with the fate of the same; heartily wishing that every resolution and determination for the good of the publick may have its desired effect.