Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788, and the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... bounties remained , somewhat reduced in amount . 3 Geo . III , c . 25 . The Controversy Reviewed ( London , 1769 ) ; reprinted in Old South Leaflets , No. 210 . politicians in an agreement not to import the taxed articles xvi INTRODUCTION -
... bounties remained , somewhat reduced in amount . 3 Geo . III , c . 25 . The Controversy Reviewed ( London , 1769 ) ; reprinted in Old South Leaflets , No. 210 . politicians in an agreement not to import the taxed articles xvi INTRODUCTION -
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Samuel Eliot Morison. politicians in an agreement not to import the taxed articles from England.1 Although little enforced in certain places , this non - importation agreement ' caused English exports to the colonies to fall off almost ...
Samuel Eliot Morison. politicians in an agreement not to import the taxed articles from England.1 Although little enforced in certain places , this non - importation agreement ' caused English exports to the colonies to fall off almost ...
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... agree . On what principle of common- sense this opinion is founded I comprehend not , but on the authority of such respectable names I shall acknowledge its truth ; but then I will ask one question , and on that I will rest the whole ...
... agree . On what principle of common- sense this opinion is founded I comprehend not , but on the authority of such respectable names I shall acknowledge its truth ; but then I will ask one question , and on that I will rest the whole ...
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... agreeing to meet earlyer next morning , adjourned . After which the day was spent in private con- ferences with Sir William , and at night they had a feast and dance . 6 March Sir William on entering the Council room introduced the ...
... agreeing to meet earlyer next morning , adjourned . After which the day was spent in private con- ferences with Sir William , and at night they had a feast and dance . 6 March Sir William on entering the Council room introduced the ...
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... agree to it , and that you will send some of your people with us to open the path between your towns and Chotte , that all our doors may once more be opened , so that we may be at peace and that our young people may pass and repass as ...
... agree to it , and that you will send some of your people with us to open the path between your towns and Chotte , that all our doors may once more be opened , so that we may be at peace and that our young people may pass and repass as ...
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