Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of Washington |
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Page 156
... Congress . Yet the manner in which it was received by his hearers indicates that it was to them a novel and unexpected doctrine ; at the word independence , the company appeared to be startled , for they had never heard any thing of the ...
... Congress . Yet the manner in which it was received by his hearers indicates that it was to them a novel and unexpected doctrine ; at the word independence , the company appeared to be startled , for they had never heard any thing of the ...
Page 157
... Congress , the leaders of that day were resolved on independence . I readily express my entire belief , that they were not ; though I must admit that my means of information were more limited than may have been the case with others ...
... Congress , the leaders of that day were resolved on independence . I readily express my entire belief , that they were not ; though I must admit that my means of information were more limited than may have been the case with others ...
Page 158
... Congress , which had been brought over and pre- sented by Mr. Penn , in conjunction with the agents for the colo- nies , was under discussion . The following questions and answers occur in the examination . " Question . Are you ...
... Congress , which had been brought over and pre- sented by Mr. Penn , in conjunction with the agents for the colo- nies , was under discussion . The following questions and answers occur in the examination . " Question . Are you ...
Page 159
... Congress , it is no wonder that the ministry should be puzzled to reconcile the doctrines and assertions of the petitions to the king , in which that body express their loyalty , and desire an opportunity of evincing the sincerity of ...
... Congress , it is no wonder that the ministry should be puzzled to reconcile the doctrines and assertions of the petitions to the king , in which that body express their loyalty , and desire an opportunity of evincing the sincerity of ...
Page 161
... Congress destined to change the face of America ,. * Life of John Jay , vol . ii . p . 416 . + Ibid . p . 417 . + " In England , meanwhile , Franklin had not been idle . As instructed by his con stituents , he had given all possible ...
... Congress destined to change the face of America ,. * Life of John Jay , vol . ii . p . 416 . + Ibid . p . 417 . + " In England , meanwhile , Franklin had not been idle . As instructed by his con stituents , he had given all possible ...
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