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... proposed a joint declaration by the United States and Great Britain against coloniza- tion or meddling in South America by any European power . These proposals were at once transmitted to President Monroe by Richard Rush , American ...
... proposed a joint declaration by the United States and Great Britain against coloniza- tion or meddling in South America by any European power . These proposals were at once transmitted to President Monroe by Richard Rush , American ...
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... proposal to me , and then resolved that , if my friends concurred , I would make one to you . As soon thereafter as I could see and consult with friends satisfactorily , I did make the proposal . It did not occur to me that the proposed ...
... proposal to me , and then resolved that , if my friends concurred , I would make one to you . As soon thereafter as I could see and consult with friends satisfactorily , I did make the proposal . It did not occur to me that the proposed ...
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... propose to employ are very simple - so simple , indeed , that within ten weeks after com- mencing the structure I would ... proposed vessel is very simple in construction , due weight , I respectfully submit , should be given to the ...
... propose to employ are very simple - so simple , indeed , that within ten weeks after com- mencing the structure I would ... proposed vessel is very simple in construction , due weight , I respectfully submit , should be given to the ...
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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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