Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... Governor of this Province independent of the Assembly , whereby the ancient connection between him and this people is weakened , the confidence in the Governor lessened and the equilibrium destroyed , and the constitution essentially ...
... Governor of this Province independent of the Assembly , whereby the ancient connection between him and this people is weakened , the confidence in the Governor lessened and the equilibrium destroyed , and the constitution essentially ...
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... Governor has called and adjourned our General Assemblies to a place highly inconvenient to the members , and grately disadvantageous to the interest of the Province , even against his own declared intention . In consequence of ...
... Governor has called and adjourned our General Assemblies to a place highly inconvenient to the members , and grately disadvantageous to the interest of the Province , even against his own declared intention . In consequence of ...
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... Governor , whose commission shall continue in force for the term of three years , unless sooner revoked by Congress ; he shall reside in the district , and have a freehold estate therein in 1,000 acres of land , while in the exercise of ...
... Governor , whose commission shall continue in force for the term of three years , unless sooner revoked by Congress ; he shall reside in the district , and have a freehold estate therein in 1,000 acres of land , while in the exercise of ...
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