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 132
... measures against all persons guilty of what they were pleased to denominate treasonable acts ; and pledging the faith of the kingdom to second the most vigorous measures his majesty could adopt . They went so far as to beseech him , in ...
... measures against all persons guilty of what they were pleased to denominate treasonable acts ; and pledging the faith of the kingdom to second the most vigorous measures his majesty could adopt . They went so far as to beseech him , in ...
Page 142
... measures ; but the majority discovered a violent spirit , and some undoubtedly desired to urge on steps which might issue in a total rupture . Mr. Quincy warned them , that a spirit was now neces- sary , different from any hitherto ...
... measures ; but the majority discovered a violent spirit , and some undoubtedly desired to urge on steps which might issue in a total rupture . Mr. Quincy warned them , that a spirit was now neces- sary , different from any hitherto ...
Page 183
... measures have we taken that betray a desire of incependence ? Have we called in the aid of those foreign powers , who are the rivals of your gran- deur ? When your troops were few and defenceless , did we take advantage of their ...
... measures have we taken that betray a desire of incependence ? Have we called in the aid of those foreign powers , who are the rivals of your gran- deur ? When your troops were few and defenceless , did we take advantage of their ...
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