Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... direct resistance to and defiance of His Majesty's authority . Be it therefore enacted [ that so much of the said Charter which relates to the election of Councillors ] is hereby revoked , ... [ and that from I August 1774 ] the Council ...
... direct resistance to and defiance of His Majesty's authority . Be it therefore enacted [ that so much of the said Charter which relates to the election of Councillors ] is hereby revoked , ... [ and that from I August 1774 ] the Council ...
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... direct line , the Wabash from Post Vincent's to the Ohio ; by the Ohio , by a direct line , drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami , to the said territorial line , and by the said territorial line . The eastern State3 shall ...
... direct line , the Wabash from Post Vincent's to the Ohio ; by the Ohio , by a direct line , drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami , to the said territorial line , and by the said territorial line . The eastern State3 shall ...
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... direct taxes is objected to . Government must be supported ; this cannot be done without a revenue . If a sufficient revenue be not otherwise raised , recurrence must be had to direct taxation . Gentlemen admit this , but insist on the ...
... direct taxes is objected to . Government must be supported ; this cannot be done without a revenue . If a sufficient revenue be not otherwise raised , recurrence must be had to direct taxation . Gentlemen admit this , but insist on the ...
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