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 185
... considered necessary to carry into effect their resolution , to put all the colonies in a defen- sive position . All the troops within their limits , and acknowledg- ing their authority , were now to be called the Continental Army ...
... considered necessary to carry into effect their resolution , to put all the colonies in a defen- sive position . All the troops within their limits , and acknowledg- ing their authority , were now to be called the Continental Army ...
Page 236
... considered as making the first advance towards that desi- rable object . He received for answer , among other things , that , by what had appeared , their powers were only to grant pardons ; that those who had committed no fault wanted ...
... considered as making the first advance towards that desi- rable object . He received for answer , among other things , that , by what had appeared , their powers were only to grant pardons ; that those who had committed no fault wanted ...
Page 545
... considered as settled , the Secretary of State was desired to communicate them to the ministers of France and of Britain ; and circular letters were written to the governors of the several states requiring them to co - operate with ...
... considered as settled , the Secretary of State was desired to communicate them to the ministers of France and of Britain ; and circular letters were written to the governors of the several states requiring them to co - operate with ...
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