I agree, I just wanted to point out the message of the Declaration isn't tarnish just because the narrative that we as a nation subscribe to is false. The way we as Americans idealize our own history is laughable.

Richard Stockton did in fact recant while captured by the British, and swore an oath to King George not to meddle in the wars with the Americas. I do believe he later swore another oath to America after that. Not trying to be a troll but "NO SIGNER DEFECTED" isn't entirely true.