Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... late Act of Parliament , entitled An Act for granting and applying certain stamp duties , and other duties , in the British colonies and plantations in America , etc. , by imposing taxes on the inhabitants of these colonies ; and the ...
... late Act of Parliament , entitled An Act for granting and applying certain stamp duties , and other duties , in the British colonies and plantations in America , etc. , by imposing taxes on the inhabitants of these colonies ; and the ...
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... late Act is acknowledged to be binding upon us . We feel too sensibly , that any ministerial measures relating to these colonies , are soon carried successfully through the Parliament . Certain prejudices operate there so strong against ...
... late Act is acknowledged to be binding upon us . We feel too sensibly , that any ministerial measures relating to these colonies , are soon carried successfully through the Parliament . Certain prejudices operate there so strong against ...
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... late to accommodate the dispute amicably . But I am of opinion that , if once General Gage should lead his troops into the country , with design to enforce the late Acts of Parliament , Great Britain may take her leave , at least of the ...
... late to accommodate the dispute amicably . But I am of opinion that , if once General Gage should lead his troops into the country , with design to enforce the late Acts of Parliament , Great Britain may take her leave , at least of the ...
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