The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Volume 2Samuel Campbell, no. 124, Pearl-street, 1801 - United States "The following work is not confined to the contest between Great Britain and the United States of America, but includes all the other parts of the war which originated from that contest. ... The form of letters, instead of chapters, is not altogether imaginary, as the author, from his arrival in America in 1770, maintained a correspondence with gentlemen in London, Rotterdam and Paris, answering in general to the prefixed dates."--Preface. |
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... directed him to repair to the city , and appoint three of their members to meet him there , and advise with him on the measures proper to be pursued . He was detained at Stamford with the gout . The members from congress and col ...
... directed him to repair to the city , and appoint three of their members to meet him there , and advise with him on the measures proper to be pursued . He was detained at Stamford with the gout . The members from congress and col ...
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... directed him how to proceed upon the occasion . Colonels Lillington and Ashe were ordered , if possible to reinforce him ; and if they could } not , not , to take possession of Moore's Creek bridge . " 36 THE HISTORY OF THE [ A. D. 1776.
... directed him how to proceed upon the occasion . Colonels Lillington and Ashe were ordered , if possible to reinforce him ; and if they could } not , not , to take possession of Moore's Creek bridge . " 36 THE HISTORY OF THE [ A. D. 1776.
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... forces of this kingdom , may be applied to the maintenance of its authori- ty . When the deluded multitude , against whom this force will be be directed , shall become sensible of their error , 46 [ A. D. 1775 . THE HISTORY OF THE.
... forces of this kingdom , may be applied to the maintenance of its authori- ty . When the deluded multitude , against whom this force will be be directed , shall become sensible of their error , 46 [ A. D. 1775 . THE HISTORY OF THE.
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William Gordon. be directed , shall become sensible of their error , I shall be ready to receive the misled with tenderness and mercy . I shall give authority to certain persons to grant general or particular par- dons and indemnities ...
William Gordon. be directed , shall become sensible of their error , I shall be ready to receive the misled with tenderness and mercy . I shall give authority to certain persons to grant general or particular par- dons and indemnities ...
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... directed the affairs of the country . They were evidently calculated to answer all the purposes which the most violent Americans , and their most zea- Jous adherents could propose , by inducing the people in the co- lonies to unite in ...
... directed the affairs of the country . They were evidently calculated to answer all the purposes which the most violent Americans , and their most zea- Jous adherents could propose , by inducing the people in the co- lonies to unite in ...
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