Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... adopted . It is not binding on the people until it becomes their act . It is now submitted to the people of Virginia . If we do not adopt it , it will be always null and void as to us . Suppose it was found to be proper for our adoption ...
... adopted . It is not binding on the people until it becomes their act . It is now submitted to the people of Virginia . If we do not adopt it , it will be always null and void as to us . Suppose it was found to be proper for our adoption ...
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... adopted it , I would , with manly firmness , and in spite of an erring world , reject it . You are not to inquire ... adoption of this system ? Is the relinquish- ment of the trial by jury and the liberty of the press necessary for your ...
... adopted it , I would , with manly firmness , and in spite of an erring world , reject it . You are not to inquire ... adoption of this system ? Is the relinquish- ment of the trial by jury and the liberty of the press necessary for your ...
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... adopt the latter alternative . He saw no danger from this . It appeared to him , most clearly , that any amendments ... adopted as Amendment x . 2727 A a thousand blacks , and there are many in several other VIRGINIA CONVENTION DEBATES 353.
... adopt the latter alternative . He saw no danger from this . It appeared to him , most clearly , that any amendments ... adopted as Amendment x . 2727 A a thousand blacks , and there are many in several other VIRGINIA CONVENTION DEBATES 353.
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