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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... ment . It would be productive of much inconvenience should not the inferior officers succeed in course , and from this consid- eration I doubt not you will think it proper to advance Mr. Gilleland and Mr. Bean , and fill up the third ...
... ment . It would be productive of much inconvenience should not the inferior officers succeed in course , and from this consid- eration I doubt not you will think it proper to advance Mr. Gilleland and Mr. Bean , and fill up the third ...
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... ment of the enemy , under cover of one of the forts , or into some inlet , difficult of access , and easily defensible with a small num- ber of men . The loss of them would be an irreparable disad- vantage . The enemy's attempt upon ...
... ment of the enemy , under cover of one of the forts , or into some inlet , difficult of access , and easily defensible with a small num- ber of men . The loss of them would be an irreparable disad- vantage . The enemy's attempt upon ...
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... ment in Canada . He was three weeks , or thereabouts , travelling from New - York to Albany ; of which the Convention being informed , caused him to be made prisoner , and intend sending him to Head Quarters . He is well acquainted with ...
... ment in Canada . He was three weeks , or thereabouts , travelling from New - York to Albany ; of which the Convention being informed , caused him to be made prisoner , and intend sending him to Head Quarters . He is well acquainted with ...
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... ment , if it remain , will be a dead , inactive , useless principle . And the disaffected , emboldened by impunity , will be encouraged to proceed to the most dangerous and pernicious lengths . I have the honor to be , with great ...
... ment , if it remain , will be a dead , inactive , useless principle . And the disaffected , emboldened by impunity , will be encouraged to proceed to the most dangerous and pernicious lengths . I have the honor to be , with great ...
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... ment . If they go to the southward in earnest , they must have the capture of Philadelphia in view ; for there is no other induce- We shall endeavor to get there in time to oppose them ; and shall have the principal part of the ...
... ment . If they go to the southward in earnest , they must have the capture of Philadelphia in view ; for there is no other induce- We shall endeavor to get there in time to oppose them ; and shall have the principal part of the ...
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