Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788, and the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... gentleman who had read law at the Temple , and practised it in Philadelphia , filled the need with his Farmer's Letters ( pp . 34-54 ) . Their influence was great , for they caught the contradictory spirit of the period : loyalty to ...
... gentleman who had read law at the Temple , and practised it in Philadelphia , filled the need with his Farmer's Letters ( pp . 34-54 ) . Their influence was great , for they caught the contradictory spirit of the period : loyalty to ...
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... gentlemen of influence hoped to renew the British policy of 1768 ( p . 220 ) . Out of this conflict of forces , Congress passed two important ordinances , which not only founded a national land system , but bridged the gap between ...
... gentlemen of influence hoped to renew the British policy of 1768 ( p . 220 ) . Out of this conflict of forces , Congress passed two important ordinances , which not only founded a national land system , but bridged the gap between ...
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... lately seen so many specimens of the great powers of speech of which these American gentlemen are possessed , that I should be much afraid that the sudden importation of so much eloquence at 22 【 SOAME JENYNS ON STAMP ACT 》
... lately seen so many specimens of the great powers of speech of which these American gentlemen are possessed , that I should be much afraid that the sudden importation of so much eloquence at 22 【 SOAME JENYNS ON STAMP ACT 》
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... industry ! This very penetrating gentleman also recommends a mild Government , as a proper measure for preserving the dominion of England over her colonies . a calm , solid , heartfelt delight . Such a DANIEL DULANY'S CONSIDERATIONS 31.
... industry ! This very penetrating gentleman also recommends a mild Government , as a proper measure for preserving the dominion of England over her colonies . a calm , solid , heartfelt delight . Such a DANIEL DULANY'S CONSIDERATIONS 31.
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... gentlemen of abilities and learning who honour me with their friendship , 1 From the Philadelphia edition of 1768 , as reprinted in The Writings of John Dickinson ( P. L. Ford , ed . ) , Memoirs of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania ...
... gentlemen of abilities and learning who honour me with their friendship , 1 From the Philadelphia edition of 1768 , as reprinted in The Writings of John Dickinson ( P. L. Ford , ed . ) , Memoirs of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania ...
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