Antedating of "Responsibility"

Fred Shapiro fred.shapiro at YALE.EDU
Mon Jan 17 14:09:42 UTC 2005


responsibility (OED 1787)

1778 _Pennsylvania Packet_ 14 July (Accessible Archives)  The plans I
am laying here for your future benefits, and the responsibility of my
estate in case of any loss (which cannot happen) warrant my placing
full confidence in your compliance with this eager solicitation.


Fred Shapiro



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