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... Resolved , That the first adventurers and settlers of this His Majesty's Colony and Dominion of Virginia brought with them , and transmitted to their posterity , and all other His Majesty's subjects since inhabiting in this His ...
... Resolved , That the first adventurers and settlers of this His Majesty's Colony and Dominion of Virginia brought with them , and transmitted to their posterity , and all other His Majesty's subjects since inhabiting in this His ...
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... Resolved , That it be recommended to the respective Assem- blies and Conventions of the United Colonies , where no ... resolve on 10 May . John Adams con- sidered the passage of this resolve a personal triumph . 2 The petition to the ...
... Resolved , That it be recommended to the respective Assem- blies and Conventions of the United Colonies , where no ... resolve on 10 May . John Adams con- sidered the passage of this resolve a personal triumph . 2 The petition to the ...
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... Resolved , that each branch ought to possess the right of originating Acts ; that the National Legislature ought to be impowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation , and moreover to legislate in all ...
... Resolved , that each branch ought to possess the right of originating Acts ; that the National Legislature ought to be impowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation , and moreover to legislate in all ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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