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Page 68
... Side which in my Opinion are formidable— ( I think too much so for a STORM ) & to attempt to Reduce it by Regular Approaches will require time as there is no ground within less distance than a half a mile but what it commands . The ...
... Side which in my Opinion are formidable— ( I think too much so for a STORM ) & to attempt to Reduce it by Regular Approaches will require time as there is no ground within less distance than a half a mile but what it commands . The ...
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... side we need not fear the whole earth . With her , we should most sedulously cherish a cordial friendship ; and nothing would tend more to knit our affections than to be fighting once more , side by side in the same cause . Not that I ...
... side we need not fear the whole earth . With her , we should most sedulously cherish a cordial friendship ; and nothing would tend more to knit our affections than to be fighting once more , side by side in the same cause . Not that I ...
Page 322
... side , and thus nothing will be proved to the satisfaction of the two Governments and nations . Now , notwithstanding the war spirit here , I am sure , even in this District where your civil strife is most injuriously felt , that all ...
... side , and thus nothing will be proved to the satisfaction of the two Governments and nations . Now , notwithstanding the war spirit here , I am sure , even in this District where your civil strife is most injuriously felt , that all ...
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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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