A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the Principal Events Both in the Field and in the Cabinet, المجلد 1F. Betts, 1822 |
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... to these remonstrances , they considered them as so many proofs of the fidelity of their Governours . If the Ministry was changed , their Governours were likewise discarded , and their place supplied by 6 AMERICAN REVOLUTION .
... to these remonstrances , they considered them as so many proofs of the fidelity of their Governours . If the Ministry was changed , their Governours were likewise discarded , and their place supplied by 6 AMERICAN REVOLUTION .
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... considered all as his in- feriours , among whom he was now placed . He was wholly unacquainted with the country , which was to be the scene of his operations , and so great was his contempt for the Colonial militia , which constituted ...
... considered all as his in- feriours , among whom he was now placed . He was wholly unacquainted with the country , which was to be the scene of his operations , and so great was his contempt for the Colonial militia , which constituted ...
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... considered as the most important position occupied by the French , be- ing so situated as to command the communication be- tween lakes Erie and Ontario , was undertaken by General Shirley in person ; but after getting to Oswe- go , a ...
... considered as the most important position occupied by the French , be- ing so situated as to command the communication be- tween lakes Erie and Ontario , was undertaken by General Shirley in person ; but after getting to Oswe- go , a ...
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... considered as mere temporary instruments , suited to the state of infant Colonies , but unconstitu tional , and hostile to the very nature of the English government , as applied to them in their present in- creased state of importance ...
... considered as mere temporary instruments , suited to the state of infant Colonies , but unconstitu tional , and hostile to the very nature of the English government , as applied to them in their present in- creased state of importance ...
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... considered , that whilst property in land may be acquired on very easy terms , in the vast uncultivated territory of North America , the Colonists will be most- ly , if not wholly , employed in agriculture , whereby the exportation of ...
... considered , that whilst property in land may be acquired on very easy terms , in the vast uncultivated territory of North America , the Colonists will be most- ly , if not wholly , employed in agriculture , whereby the exportation of ...
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الصفحة 213 - An act to discontinue in such manner and for such time as are therein mentioned, the landing and discharging, lading, or shipping of goods, wares, and merchandise, at the town, and within the harbour of Boston, in the province of Massachusetts Bay in North America...
الصفحة 354 - He has endeavoured to prevent the Population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners ; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.
الصفحة 260 - But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
الصفحة 259 - ' Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me in this appointment, yet, I feel great distress from a consciousness, that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust...
الصفحة 91 - I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
الصفحة 217 - That the respective colonies are entitled to the common law of England, and more especially to the great and inestimable privilege of being tried by their peers of the vicinage, according to the course of that law.
الصفحة 356 - He has excited Domestic Insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
الصفحة 74 - Resolved, therefore, That the general assembly of this colony have the sole right and power to lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this colony ; and that every attempt to vest such power in any person or persons whatsoever, other than the general assembly aforesaid, has a manifest tendency to destroy British as well as American freedom.
الصفحة 223 - ... whose business it shall be attentively to observe the conduct of all persons touching this association ; and when it shall be made to appear, to the satisfaction of a majority of...
الصفحة 87 - It is my opinion, that this kingdom has no right to lay a tax upon the colonies. At the same time, I assert the authority of this kingdom over the colonies to be sovereign and supreme, in every circumstance of government and legislation whatsoever.