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 Washington |
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In his attempt to return , he was met by a tory in the British service , recognised , apprehended , and carried before General Howe . The proof of his object was so clear , that he frankly acknowledged who he was , and what his designs ...
In his attempt to return , he was met by a tory in the British service , recognised , apprehended , and carried before General Howe . The proof of his object was so clear , that he frankly acknowledged who he was , and what his designs ...
Page 531
The assumption of specific sums from each , was finally carried in the Senate by a majority of two , and was concurred in by the House of Representatives by a majority of six . In the course of the debate , Mr. Sedgwick declared that ...
The assumption of specific sums from each , was finally carried in the Senate by a majority of two , and was concurred in by the House of Representatives by a majority of six . In the course of the debate , Mr. Sedgwick declared that ...
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551 carry along with me the approbation of my constituents would be the highest gratification of which my mind is ... After a discussion of more than twenty days , the motion was carried in the affirmative by a majority of twenty - five ...
551 carry along with me the approbation of my constituents would be the highest gratification of which my mind is ... After a discussion of more than twenty days , the motion was carried in the affirmative by a majority of twenty - five ...
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