Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788, and the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... give the Indians a breathing - space , pending their final removal or extinction . In respect of the national domain north of the Ohio , the Congress of the Confederation did much to solve the land and local government problems . It was ...
... give the Indians a breathing - space , pending their final removal or extinction . In respect of the national domain north of the Ohio , the Congress of the Confederation did much to solve the land and local government problems . It was ...
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... give an accurate picture of the events and the atmosphere out of which came the Federal Convention of 1787 . The Federal Convention was an assembly of notables , uniting the best intellects from the conservative groups , north and south ...
... give an accurate picture of the events and the atmosphere out of which came the Federal Convention of 1787 . The Federal Convention was an assembly of notables , uniting the best intellects from the conservative groups , north and south ...
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... give for that purpose . And we do , by the advice of our Privy Council , declare and enjoin , that the trade with the said Indians shall be free and open to all our subjects whatever , provided that every person who may incline to trade ...
... give for that purpose . And we do , by the advice of our Privy Council , declare and enjoin , that the trade with the said Indians shall be free and open to all our subjects whatever , provided that every person who may incline to trade ...
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... give notice of the war before it happened , as it is known to be the result of long deliberations , and a preconcerted combination amongst them ? Why did they not leave their tribe immediately , and come amongst us before there was ...
... give notice of the war before it happened , as it is known to be the result of long deliberations , and a preconcerted combination amongst them ? Why did they not leave their tribe immediately , and come amongst us before there was ...
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... give intelli- gence to our enemies , and to furnish them with provisions and warlike stores . To this fatal intercourse between our pretended friends and open enemies , we must ascribe the greatest of the ravages and murders that have ...
... give intelli- gence to our enemies , and to furnish them with provisions and warlike stores . To this fatal intercourse between our pretended friends and open enemies , we must ascribe the greatest of the ravages and murders that have ...
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