Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... Governor of this Province independent of the Assembly , whereby the ancient connection between him and this people is weakened , the confidence in the Governor lessened and the equilibrium destroyed , and the constitution essentially ...
... Governor of this Province independent of the Assembly , whereby the ancient connection between him and this people is weakened , the confidence in the Governor lessened and the equilibrium destroyed , and the constitution essentially ...
Page 94
... Governor has called and adjourned our General Assemblies to a place highly inconvenient to the members , and grately disadvantageous to the interest of the Province , even against his own declared intention . In consequence of ...
... Governor has called and adjourned our General Assemblies to a place highly inconvenient to the members , and grately disadvantageous to the interest of the Province , even against his own declared intention . In consequence of ...
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... Governor shall issue a writ to the county or township for which he was a member , to elect another in his stead , to serve for the residue of the term . The General Assembly or Legislature shall consist of the Governor , Legislative ...
... Governor shall issue a writ to the county or township for which he was a member , to elect another in his stead , to serve for the residue of the term . The General Assembly or Legislature shall consist of the Governor , Legislative ...
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