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Page 191
... peace , and a firm persuasion that bound to France by the interests and the strong sympathies still existing in the minds of our citizens , and holding relative positions which ensure their continuance , we are secure of a long course ...
... peace , and a firm persuasion that bound to France by the interests and the strong sympathies still existing in the minds of our citizens , and holding relative positions which ensure their continuance , we are secure of a long course ...
Page 209
... peace between nations ought not to be burst asunder by the hasty and unauthorized acts of a public agent , was worthy of your wisdom and justice . And the acquiescence in the transaction of our affairs by Mr. Davis , until an agent ...
... peace between nations ought not to be burst asunder by the hasty and unauthorized acts of a public agent , was worthy of your wisdom and justice . And the acquiescence in the transaction of our affairs by Mr. Davis , until an agent ...
Page 282
... peace , as it is indispensably necessary to the United States . Texas with peace could exist without the U. States ; but the U. States cannot , without great hazard to the security of their institutions , exist with- out Texas . The U ...
... peace , as it is indispensably necessary to the United States . Texas with peace could exist without the U. States ; but the U. States cannot , without great hazard to the security of their institutions , exist with- out Texas . The U ...
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refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
John Adams writes his wife news of the Declaration of Inde | 21 |
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