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... effects , I am surprised at the suddenness as well as greatness of this revolution . Britain has been filled with ... effect at least . It will inspire us with many virtues which we have not , and correct many errors , follies , and ...
... effects , I am surprised at the suddenness as well as greatness of this revolution . Britain has been filled with ... effect at least . It will inspire us with many virtues which we have not , and correct many errors , follies , and ...
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... effect . On June 4 the Commissioners reached Philadelphia which was then held by the British . The Con- ciliatory Bills were immediately printed by thousands and distributed through secret Tory agents . To that stanch patriot , Governor ...
... effect . On June 4 the Commissioners reached Philadelphia which was then held by the British . The Con- ciliatory Bills were immediately printed by thousands and distributed through secret Tory agents . To that stanch patriot , Governor ...
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... effect by rendering it odious to the body of the people , I considered it a duty to endeavour to resist the torrent , and , as an effectual means to this end , to draw aside the veil from the principal actors . To this strong impulse ...
... effect by rendering it odious to the body of the people , I considered it a duty to endeavour to resist the torrent , and , as an effectual means to this end , to draw aside the veil from the principal actors . To this strong impulse ...
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George Washington writes his wife of his selection as Com | 3 |
refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
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