The Works of Alexander Hamilton: Comprising His Correspondence, and His Political and Official Writings, Exclusive of the Federalist, Civil and Military, Volume 1C. S. Francis, 1851 |
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... desire it ; but I mean to pre- pare the way for futurity . I'm no philosopher , you see , and may justly be said to build castles in the air ; my folly makes VOL . I. 1 • me ashamed , and beg you'll conceal it ; yet 12.] ...
... desire it ; but I mean to pre- pare the way for futurity . I'm no philosopher , you see , and may justly be said to build castles in the air ; my folly makes VOL . I. 1 • me ashamed , and beg you'll conceal it ; yet 12.] ...
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... means convenient , I beg may be returned by the sloop , they will command a good price here , and I suppose little or nothing with you ; could they be got at I would not send them down , but they are stowed promiscuously among other ...
... means convenient , I beg may be returned by the sloop , they will command a good price here , and I suppose little or nothing with you ; could they be got at I would not send them down , but they are stowed promiscuously among other ...
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... means to die . At this distance , it is impossible to determine what the enemy can , or what they cannot , do . But , certainly , if we can bring a respectable force into the field previous to their movements , it must be extremely ...
... means to die . At this distance , it is impossible to determine what the enemy can , or what they cannot , do . But , certainly , if we can bring a respectable force into the field previous to their movements , it must be extremely ...
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... mean , create a general clamor and dissatisfaction . Policy suggests the propriety of dis- criminating a few of the most deserving , and endeavoring to keep them in temper , even by gratifying them beyond what they can reasonably ...
... mean , create a general clamor and dissatisfaction . Policy suggests the propriety of dis- criminating a few of the most deserving , and endeavoring to keep them in temper , even by gratifying them beyond what they can reasonably ...
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... mean to come this way , unless he is considerably reinforced . He will , unless he is to act on the defensive . I hope that our Generals are very busy fortifying the passes in the Highlands . I fear we shall destroy many men by it when ...
... mean to come this way , unless he is considerably reinforced . He will , unless he is to act on the defensive . I hope that our Generals are very busy fortifying the passes in the Highlands . I fear we shall destroy many men by it when ...
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