Adams and Franklin meet him delightedly : an exhibition of shooting by the Continental Army has convinced Samuel Chase , and Maryland will vote in favor of independence .
Jefferson is outside the chamber as Mr. Thomson , the secretary , reads the declaration to Congress .
Adams and Franklin meet Thomson delightedly : an exhibition of shooting by the Continental Army has convinced Samuel Chase , and Maryland will vote in favor of independence .
Jefferson is outside the chamber as Mr. Thomson , the secretary , reads the declaration to Congress .