Landmarks of Liberty: The Growth of American Political Ideals as Recorded in Speeches from Otis to Hughes, Ed. with Introduction and Notes |
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... declare that , whether under a fee or not ( for in such a cause as this I despise a fee ) , I will to my dying day oppose with all the powers and faculties God has given me all such instruments of slavery on the one hand , and villainy ...
... declare that , whether under a fee or not ( for in such a cause as this I despise a fee ) , I will to my dying day oppose with all the powers and faculties God has given me all such instruments of slavery on the one hand , and villainy ...
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... declaring from his throne that he glories in the name of Briton , and that the privileges of his people are dearer ... declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious name for con- science's sake ; and from my soul I despise all ...
... declaring from his throne that he glories in the name of Briton , and that the privileges of his people are dearer ... declare that I cheerfully submit myself to every odious name for con- science's sake ; and from my soul I despise all ...
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... declared legal , would totally annihilate this privilege . Custom- house officers may enter our houses when they please ; we are commanded to permit their entry . Their menial servants may enter , may break locks , bars , 8 JAMES OTIS.
... declared legal , would totally annihilate this privilege . Custom- house officers may enter our houses when they please ; we are commanded to permit their entry . Their menial servants may enter , may break locks , bars , 8 JAMES OTIS.
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... declare . But I well know what will follow , 3 nor , however strange and harsh it may appear to some , shall I hesitate to announce it , that I may not be accused hereafter of having failed in my duty to my country , on so grave an ...
... declare . But I well know what will follow , 3 nor , however strange and harsh it may appear to some , shall I hesitate to announce it , that I may not be accused hereafter of having failed in my duty to my country , on so grave an ...
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... declared that the colonies would train soldiers in order to save the Mother Coun- try the necessity of taxing Americans to provide troops for their defense . In nearly all the provinces com- panies of soldiers had in fact been equipped ...
... declared that the colonies would train soldiers in order to save the Mother Coun- try the necessity of taxing Americans to provide troops for their defense . In nearly all the provinces com- panies of soldiers had in fact been equipped ...
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