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 131
... directing that a circular letter should be written to the speakers of the different Assemblies throughout the colonies ... directed Governor Bernard to call upon the Assembly to rescind the resolution , or , in case of non - compliance ...
... directing that a circular letter should be written to the speakers of the different Assemblies throughout the colonies ... directed Governor Bernard to call upon the Assembly to rescind the resolution , or , in case of non - compliance ...
Page 235
... directed " that no letter or message be received on any occasion whatsoever from the enemy , by the com- mander - in - chief , or others , the commanders of the American army , but such as should be directed to them in the characters ...
... directed " that no letter or message be received on any occasion whatsoever from the enemy , by the com- mander - in - chief , or others , the commanders of the American army , but such as should be directed to them in the characters ...
Page 236
... directed to any person in a public character should have some description or indication of it , otherwise it would appear a mere private letter ; that it was true the et ceteras implied every thing , but they also implied any thing ...
... directed to any person in a public character should have some description or indication of it , otherwise it would appear a mere private letter ; that it was true the et ceteras implied every thing , but they also implied any thing ...
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