Porcupine's Works: Containing Various Writings and Selections, Exhibiting a Faithful Picture of the United States of America ; of Their Governments, Laws, Politics, and Resources ; of the Characters of Their Presidents, Governors, Legislators, Magistrates, and Military Men ; and of the Customs, Manners, Morals, Religion, Virtues and Vices of the People : Comprising Also a Complete Series of Historical Documents and Remarks, from the End of the War, in 1783, to the Election of the President, in March, 1801, Volume 12Cobbett and Morgan, 1801 - United States |
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Page 56
... claim to interest ( which is equal to thirty , and , in some cases , to forty per cent . ) can obtain security for the payment of the prin- cipal . " Upon receiving this letter from London , the old Congress , which was then in being ...
... claim to interest ( which is equal to thirty , and , in some cases , to forty per cent . ) can obtain security for the payment of the prin- cipal . " Upon receiving this letter from London , the old Congress , which was then in being ...
Page 65
... claims , but uniformly failed , as well in the Courts of the United States , or Federal Courts , as in the courts of each particular state . The laws which constituted the impediments , re- mained unrepealed ; the laconic plea of ...
... claims , but uniformly failed , as well in the Courts of the United States , or Federal Courts , as in the courts of each particular state . The laws which constituted the impediments , re- mained unrepealed ; the laconic plea of ...
Page 66
... claims which had been so long and so un- justly evaded . The means devised for this purpose were certainly such as , had the Americans acted honestly and uprightly , must have proved effectual , in removing every ground of complaint ...
... claims which had been so long and so un- justly evaded . The means devised for this purpose were certainly such as , had the Americans acted honestly and uprightly , must have proved effectual , in removing every ground of complaint ...
Page 69
... claims , whether of principal or interest , or balances of principal and interest , and to determine the same ... claim , and to the amount of the sum to be paid to the credi- tor or claimant ; And the United States undertake to cause ...
... claims , whether of principal or interest , or balances of principal and interest , and to determine the same ... claim , and to the amount of the sum to be paid to the credi- tor or claimant ; And the United States undertake to cause ...
Page 70
... claims , the inconceivable tardiness of these people gave the Board but little occupation till the term allowed by the treaty was nearly expired . During this season of inactivity , Mr. Innes ( " than whom , " says Mr. M.Donald , " a ...
... claims , the inconceivable tardiness of these people gave the Board but little occupation till the term allowed by the treaty was nearly expired . During this season of inactivity , Mr. Innes ( " than whom , " says Mr. M.Donald , " a ...
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