Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788, and the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... Britain ' . How have they proved this position ? Where have they defined , or precisely explained what they mean by the expres- sion , virtual representation ? ก 7 They argue , that the right of election DANIEL DULANY'S CONSIDERATIONS 25.
... Britain ' . How have they proved this position ? Where have they defined , or precisely explained what they mean by the expres- sion , virtual representation ? ก 7 They argue , that the right of election DANIEL DULANY'S CONSIDERATIONS 25.
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... election , and there are actually not only a con- siderable number of electors in each of the classes of lessees for years , & c . , but in many of them , if not all , even members of Parliament . The interests therefore of the non ...
... election , and there are actually not only a con- siderable number of electors in each of the classes of lessees for years , & c . , but in many of them , if not all , even members of Parliament . The interests therefore of the non ...
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... election , and the members chosen , therefore , the representatives of both . This is the only rational explanation of the expression , virtual repre- sentation . It is an essential principle of the English Constitution that the subject ...
... election , and the members chosen , therefore , the representatives of both . This is the only rational explanation of the expression , virtual repre- sentation . It is an essential principle of the English Constitution that the subject ...
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... elections each suffrage be given by ticket | and ballot . 2. That the mode of taxation be altered , and each person , to pay in proportion to the profits arising from his estate . 3. That no future tax be laid in money , untill a ...
... elections each suffrage be given by ticket | and ballot . 2. That the mode of taxation be altered , and each person , to pay in proportion to the profits arising from his estate . 3. That no future tax be laid in money , untill a ...
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... election and constitution of whom is in said charter expressly excepted ; among whom these officers are not included . 4. These officers are by their commission invested with powers altogether unconstitutional , and entirely destructive ...
... election and constitution of whom is in said charter expressly excepted ; among whom these officers are not included . 4. These officers are by their commission invested with powers altogether unconstitutional , and entirely destructive ...
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