Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal Constitution |
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Page 89
... exercise of this power , both as to time and place , I have always been governed by a regard to His Majesty's service and to the interest of the Province . It did not appear to me necessary for these purposes that the Assembly should ...
... exercise of this power , both as to time and place , I have always been governed by a regard to His Majesty's service and to the interest of the Province . It did not appear to me necessary for these purposes that the Assembly should ...
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... exercise the powers properly belonging to the other : nor shall any person exercise the powers of more than one of them at the same time ; except that the justices of the county courts shall be eligible to either House of Assembly . 4 ...
... exercise the powers properly belonging to the other : nor shall any person exercise the powers of more than one of them at the same time ; except that the justices of the county courts shall be eligible to either House of Assembly . 4 ...
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... exercise of his office . There shall be appointed from time to time by Congress , a Secretary , whose commission shall continue in force for four years unless sooner revoked ; he shall reside in the district , and have a freehold estate ...
... exercise of his office . There shall be appointed from time to time by Congress , a Secretary , whose commission shall continue in force for four years unless sooner revoked ; he shall reside in the district , and have a freehold estate ...
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INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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