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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... troops , particularly a scrupulous regard to the rights of persons and property , and to a respect for the authority of the civil magistrate ; taking especial care to inculcate and cause to be observed this principle : that the duties ...
... troops , particularly a scrupulous regard to the rights of persons and property , and to a respect for the authority of the civil magistrate ; taking especial care to inculcate and cause to be observed this principle : that the duties ...
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... troops of the several States in line , on the march and upon detachment , are to be posted according to the rule which pre- vailed in the army during the late war ; namely , in moving towards the sea - board , the most southern troops ...
... troops of the several States in line , on the march and upon detachment , are to be posted according to the rule which pre- vailed in the army during the late war ; namely , in moving towards the sea - board , the most southern troops ...
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... troops have shown all the patience that could have been expected . In short , I perceive nothing amiss . Bradford and Fulton , it is said , are gone off . By tracing time , it is not probable they were at all influenced by the arrests ...
... troops have shown all the patience that could have been expected . In short , I perceive nothing amiss . Bradford and Fulton , it is said , are gone off . By tracing time , it is not probable they were at all influenced by the arrests ...
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... troops , render it im- practicable to leave this place to - day , as was intended ; but the baggage and stores go forward , and to - morrow the troops must move . I apprehend no material derangement of the general plan . An express has ...
... troops , render it im- practicable to leave this place to - day , as was intended ; but the baggage and stores go forward , and to - morrow the troops must move . I apprehend no material derangement of the general plan . An express has ...
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... troops ; whose names will be exe- crated for , and the service disgraced by , such conduct . There were some letters put into the hands of Governor Lee , which it would be well for you to reposses yourself of ; among these , were two to ...
... troops ; whose names will be exe- crated for , and the service disgraced by , such conduct . There were some letters put into the hands of Governor Lee , which it would be well for you to reposses yourself of ; among these , were two to ...
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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.
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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.