Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1857 - 588 pages |
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Page 96
... authority , refused to interfere . The governor of Vir- ginia contended , from the fact that the fort had been built by him , under an order from the king , that Maryland had no authority over it , though it was situated within the ...
... authority , refused to interfere . The governor of Vir- ginia contended , from the fact that the fort had been built by him , under an order from the king , that Maryland had no authority over it , though it was situated within the ...
Page 212
... authority with which they had invested him , and that army to which they looked for victory . Men of intellect , courage , and devotion to the cause , were not wanting in that Assembly , however unaccustomed to govern it had hitherto ...
... authority with which they had invested him , and that army to which they looked for victory . Men of intellect , courage , and devotion to the cause , were not wanting in that Assembly , however unaccustomed to govern it had hitherto ...
Page 249
... authority to treat with persons appointed by Congress for that purpose , in behalf of America , and what that authority was , and to hear such propositions as he should think fit to make upon the subject . " Dr. Franklin , John Adams ...
... authority to treat with persons appointed by Congress for that purpose , in behalf of America , and what that authority was , and to hear such propositions as he should think fit to make upon the subject . " Dr. Franklin , John Adams ...
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