The Works of Alexander Hamilton: Cabinet papers [contin.] 1794-1795. [Miscellanies, 1794-1795] Military papers. 1798-1800. Correspondence [contin.] 1789-1795J.F. Trow, Printer, 1850 - Finance |
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... taken previous to its delivery . But when Mr. H. sent to inquire for a copy , in order to the publication of it , he found none had been taken ; which , it being then too late to ob- tain a copy in time from the President , left him the ...
... taken previous to its delivery . But when Mr. H. sent to inquire for a copy , in order to the publication of it , he found none had been taken ; which , it being then too late to ob- tain a copy in time from the President , left him the ...
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... was never thought of , except as a preliminary and auxiliary step . Had it taken place when the requisition came , the corps em- bodied would have been ready towards a compliance with it 20 [ ÆT . 37 . HAMILTON'S WORKS .
... was never thought of , except as a preliminary and auxiliary step . Had it taken place when the requisition came , the corps em- bodied would have been ready towards a compliance with it 20 [ ÆT . 37 . HAMILTON'S WORKS .
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... taken in a literal sense and to extend to the West India possessions of other countries than Great Britain , it would be to renounce a valuable branch of trade now enjoyed , and probably more than would be gained . D. The article giving ...
... taken in a literal sense and to extend to the West India possessions of other countries than Great Britain , it would be to renounce a valuable branch of trade now enjoyed , and probably more than would be gained . D. The article giving ...
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... taken , in the cases in which it may be deemed expedient . With a view to the second point , namely , " the countenance and support of the civil officers in the means of executing the laws , " you will make such dispositions as shall ...
... taken , in the cases in which it may be deemed expedient . With a view to the second point , namely , " the countenance and support of the civil officers in the means of executing the laws , " you will make such dispositions as shall ...
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... taken on the subject . But it is more and more apparent , that for some considerable time to come , a military force in this country is indispensable . I presume the temporary one meditated will be accomplished . To - morrow I leave ...
... taken on the subject . But it is more and more apparent , that for some considerable time to come , a military force in this country is indispensable . I presume the temporary one meditated will be accomplished . To - morrow I leave ...
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Page 23 - Texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings or by the powers vested in the marshals...
Page 98 - ... it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such other person as he shall have empowered for that purpose, to employ such part of the land or naval ; forces of the United States...
Page 103 - That whenever the United States shall be invaded, or be in imminent danger of invasion, from any foreign nation or Indian tribe...
Page 96 - States with intent to be enlisted or entered, in the service of any foreign prince or state, as a soldier, or as a marine or seaman, on board of any vessel of war, letter of marque, or privateer ; every person so offending shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall be fined not exceeding one thousand -dollars, and be imprisoned not exceeding three years.
Page 121 - And it is agreed, that all persons who have any interest in confiscated lands, either by debts, marriage settlements, or otherwise, shall meet with no lawful impediment in the prosecution of their just rights.
Page 98 - States as before defined ; and in every case in which any process issuing out of any court of the United States is disobeyed or resisted by any person having the custody of any vessel of war, cruiser, or other armed vessel of any foreign prince...
Page 96 - That if any person shall within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States enlist or enter himself, or hire or retain another person to enlist or enter himself, or to go beyond the limits or jurisdiction of the United States...
Page 33 - In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Page 102 - And be it further enacted, That this act shall continue and be in force for and during the term of two years, and from thence to the end of the next session of Congress, and no longer.
Page 98 - ... for the purpose of preventing the carrying on of any such expedition or enterprise from the territories or jurisdiction of the United States against the territories or dominions o;f any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people with whom the United States are at peace.