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, 1853 - 586 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 164
... authority over us , and our connection with Great Britain , we shall always carefully and zealously endeavour to support and maintain . " They concluded this address to the sovereign in the following pathetic terms : " We implore your ...
... authority over us , and our connection with Great Britain , we shall always carefully and zealously endeavour to support and maintain . " They concluded this address to the sovereign in the following pathetic terms : " We implore your ...
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 ...
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