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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... hope of obtaining evidence that would convict the smugglers , the British government invoked writs of assistance . These writs had previ- ously been used for other purposes in both England and America but had fallen into disuse . They ...
... hope of obtaining evidence that would convict the smugglers , the British government invoked writs of assistance . These writs had previ- ously been used for other purposes in both England and America but had fallen into disuse . They ...
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... hope a day may soon be appointed to consider the state of the nation with respect to America . I hope gen- tlemen will come to this debate with all the temper and impartiality that his majesty recommends , and the im- portance of the ...
... hope a day may soon be appointed to consider the state of the nation with respect to America . I hope gen- tlemen will come to this debate with all the temper and impartiality that his majesty recommends , and the im- portance of the ...
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... hope of mak- ing the tax more acceptable the duty was reduced to six cents a pound , which permitted tea to be sold in America at a cheaper price than in England . The colonists , however , who were seeking a democratic system of ...
... hope of mak- ing the tax more acceptable the duty was reduced to six cents a pound , which permitted tea to be sold in America at a cheaper price than in England . The colonists , however , who were seeking a democratic system of ...
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... hope this House will consider the rights of humanity , the original ground and cause of the present dispute . Have we justice on our side ? No ; assuredly no . He must be altogether a stranger to the British Constitution who does not ...
... hope this House will consider the rights of humanity , the original ground and cause of the present dispute . Have we justice on our side ? No ; assuredly no . He must be altogether a stranger to the British Constitution who does not ...
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... HOPE , 1 Sir , that , notwithstanding the austerity of the Chair , your good nature will incline you to some degree of in- dulgence toward human frailty . You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending which ...
... HOPE , 1 Sir , that , notwithstanding the austerity of the Chair , your good nature will incline you to some degree of in- dulgence toward human frailty . You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending which ...
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