Porcupine's Works: Containing Various Writings and Selections, Exhibiting a Faithful Picture of the United States of America; of Their Governments, Laws, Politics, and Resources; of the Characters of Their Presidents, Governors, Legislators, Magistrates, and Military Men; and of the Customs, Manners, Morals, Religion, Virtues and Vices of the People: Comprising Also a Complete Series of Historical Documents and Remarks, from the End of the War, in 1783, to the Election of the President, in March, 1801, Volume 9Cobbett and Morgan, 1801 - United States |
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... situation they lay above the fort . I have agreed with the doctor , that he would order them this morning below and abreast of my battery - then I may watch their motions . " Reply of the French Royalists . " We , the undersigned ...
... situation they lay above the fort . I have agreed with the doctor , that he would order them this morning below and abreast of my battery - then I may watch their motions . " Reply of the French Royalists . " We , the undersigned ...
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... situation must be uncomfortable . It is impossible for the people here to discriminate . - But they ought to be suffered to land . They might be safely kept on the hospital island , till those who have affairs to settle , have settled ...
... situation must be uncomfortable . It is impossible for the people here to discriminate . - But they ought to be suffered to land . They might be safely kept on the hospital island , till those who have affairs to settle , have settled ...
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... situation , to which they had all their lives been aspiring , and at which , it is devoutly to be wished , every one of their brethren will arrive . I have to - day seen a sight , almost as delightful to my eyes , as would be that of my ...
... situation , to which they had all their lives been aspiring , and at which , it is devoutly to be wished , every one of their brethren will arrive . I have to - day seen a sight , almost as delightful to my eyes , as would be that of my ...
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... situation , and the busy occupation of a farmer , prevented me observing those late publications of Mr. Webster , and giving you this information sooner . You are at liberty to give my name to any person who has a right to demand it ...
... situation , and the busy occupation of a farmer , prevented me observing those late publications of Mr. Webster , and giving you this information sooner . You are at liberty to give my name to any person who has a right to demand it ...
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... situation of the country , and to call the latter in question , would be to stigmatize my own race as cowards . But , though I know , that the means of the United States are great , and that their people are brave in the field , patient ...
... situation of the country , and to call the latter in question , would be to stigmatize my own race as cowards . But , though I know , that the means of the United States are great , and that their people are brave in the field , patient ...
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