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... measures are as yet the deliberate acts of a determined party ) be brought to the verge of dissolution . Melancholy thought ! But , at the same time that it shows the consequences of diversified opinions , when pushed with too much ...
... measures are as yet the deliberate acts of a determined party ) be brought to the verge of dissolution . Melancholy thought ! But , at the same time that it shows the consequences of diversified opinions , when pushed with too much ...
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Edward Boykin. measures as may restore harmony to the discordant members of the Union , and the governing powers of it . I do not mean to apply this advice to any measures , which are passed , or to any particular character . I have ...
Edward Boykin. measures as may restore harmony to the discordant members of the Union , and the governing powers of it . I do not mean to apply this advice to any measures , which are passed , or to any particular character . I have ...
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... measures connected with my department , as odious as possible . Nevertheless I can truly say , that , except explanations to con- fidential friends , I never directly or indirectly retaliated or coun- tenanced retaliation till very ...
... measures connected with my department , as odious as possible . Nevertheless I can truly say , that , except explanations to con- fidential friends , I never directly or indirectly retaliated or coun- tenanced retaliation till very ...
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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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