Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... exercise the executive powers of government according to the laws of this Commonwealth ; and shall not , under any pretence , exercise any power or prerogative by virtue of any law , statute or custom of England . But he shall , with ...
... exercise the executive powers of government according to the laws of this Commonwealth ; and shall not , under any pretence , exercise any power or prerogative by virtue of any law , statute or custom of England . But he shall , with ...
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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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... exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district ( not exceeding ten miles square ) as may , by cession of particular States , and the acceptance of Congress , become the seat of the Government of the United ...
... exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district ( not exceeding ten miles square ) as may , by cession of particular States , and the acceptance of Congress , become the seat of the Government of the United ...
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