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... Detachment under Baum ..... 202 Langdon and Stark ; Battle of Bennington 203 Gates assumes the Command ; Jenny M'Rea . 204 Fort Schuyler relieved ; the Six Nations . 205 Gates at Behmus's Heights ; first Battle ... 205 Stark ; the ...
... Detachment under Baum ..... 202 Langdon and Stark ; Battle of Bennington 203 Gates assumes the Command ; Jenny M'Rea . 204 Fort Schuyler relieved ; the Six Nations . 205 Gates at Behmus's Heights ; first Battle ... 205 Stark ; the ...
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... detachment of British troops to Marshfield to protect the signers against popular vengeance . Feb. 1 . } The new provincial Congress of Massachusetts , con- sisting of upward of three hundred members , having met at Cambridge , Elbridge ...
... detachment of British troops to Marshfield to protect the signers against popular vengeance . Feb. 1 . } The new provincial Congress of Massachusetts , con- sisting of upward of three hundred members , having met at Cambridge , Elbridge ...
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... detachment commenced a speedy retreat . It was time . The alarm had spread ; the country was up . The minute men , hurrying in from every side , threatened the rear , the flanks , the front of the retreating column , and from behind ...
... detachment commenced a speedy retreat . It was time . The alarm had spread ; the country was up . The minute men , hurrying in from every side , threatened the rear , the flanks , the front of the retreating column , and from behind ...
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... detachment , he obtained a sea- sonable supply of ammunition , which enabled him to press the siege of St. John's with vigor . For the relief of that important post , Governor Carleton exerted him- self to raise the Canadian militia ...
... detachment , he obtained a sea- sonable supply of ammunition , which enabled him to press the siege of St. John's with vigor . For the relief of that important post , Governor Carleton exerted him- self to raise the Canadian militia ...
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... Detached with eleven hund- red men , including a company of artillery and Morgan's Virginia riflemen , to co - operate with the northern army against Quebec , Arnold ascended in boats to the head of the Kennebec , and , guided in part ...
... Detached with eleven hund- red men , including a company of artillery and Morgan's Virginia riflemen , to co - operate with the northern army against Quebec , Arnold ascended in boats to the head of the Kennebec , and , guided in part ...
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Page 89 - In our own native land, in defence of the freedom that is our birth-right, and which we ever enjoyed till the late violation of it; for the protection of our property, acquired solely by the honest industry of our forefathers and ourselves, against violence actually offered, we have taken up arms. We shall lay them down when hostilities shall cease on the part of the aggressors, and all danger of their being renewed shall be removed, and not before.
Page 444 - ... doubtful war. Called upon by your country to defend its invaded rights, you accepted the sacred charge, before it had formed alliances, and whilst it was without funds or a government to support you. You have conducted...
Page 127 - That it be recommended to the provincial convention of New Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Page 47 - This assembly is like no other that ever existed. Every man in it is a great man, an orator, a critic, a statesman; and therefore every man upon every question must show his oratory, his criticism, and his political abilities. The consequence of this is that business is drawn and spun out to an immeasurable length.
Page 58 - Memorial to the House of Lords, and a Remonstrance to the House of Commons, on the subject of the proposed Stamp Act.
Page 138 - December last be recalled, and the restrictions therein contained removed ; and that the Deputies of said Colony, or any three or more of them, be authorized and empowered to concur with the other United Colonies, or a majority of them, in declaring the United Colonies free and independent States...
Page 516 - Religion and humanity had nothing to do with this question. Interest alone is the governing principle with nations. The true question at present is, whether the Southern States shall or shall not be parties to the Union.
Page 517 - Slavery discourages arts and manufactures. The poor despise labor when performed by slaves. They prevent the immigration of whites, who really enrich and strengthen a country. They produce the most pernicious effect on manners. Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. They bring the judgment of Heaven on a country.
Page 52 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 395 - The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions; the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submission on the other.