Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal Constitution |
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... meet at the time to which they now stand prorogued ; in order that in that constitutional body , with whom it is to enquire into grievances and redress them , the joint wisdom of the Province may be employed in deliberating , and deter ...
... meet at the time to which they now stand prorogued ; in order that in that constitutional body , with whom it is to enquire into grievances and redress them , the joint wisdom of the Province may be employed in deliberating , and deter ...
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... meet once in every year if they shall think it necessary , and oftener if occasions shall require , at such time and place as they shall adjourn to at the last preceding meeting , or as they shall be called to meet at , by the President ...
... meet once in every year if they shall think it necessary , and oftener if occasions shall require , at such time and place as they shall adjourn to at the last preceding meeting , or as they shall be called to meet at , by the President ...
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... meet once , or oftener , every year , and shall be called the GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA . 5. One of these shall be called the HOUSE OF DELEGATES , and consist of two representatives , to be chosen for each county , and for the ...
... meet once , or oftener , every year , and shall be called the GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA . 5. One of these shall be called the HOUSE OF DELEGATES , and consist of two representatives , to be chosen for each county , and for the ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | xi |
The Western Problem 176388 | xix |
The Crisis 17726 | xxxiii |
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