Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... means of defending themselves against encroachments of the National Government . In every other department we have studiously endeavored to provide for its self - defence . Shall we leave the States alone unprovided with the means for ...
... means of defending themselves against encroachments of the National Government . In every other department we have studiously endeavored to provide for its self - defence . Shall we leave the States alone unprovided with the means for ...
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... mean to erect is intended to last for ages . The landed interest , at present , is prevalent ; but in process of time ... means of trade and manufactures , will not the landed interest be overbalanced in future elections , and unless ...
... mean to erect is intended to last for ages . The landed interest , at present , is prevalent ; but in process of time ... means of trade and manufactures , will not the landed interest be overbalanced in future elections , and unless ...
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... means to go on in the discussion of the subject , he ought not to apply arguments which might tend to obstruct the ... mean not to offend any one . I have not the most distant idea of injuring any gentleman ; my object was to obtain ...
... means to go on in the discussion of the subject , he ought not to apply arguments which might tend to obstruct the ... mean not to offend any one . I have not the most distant idea of injuring any gentleman ; my object was to obtain ...
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