The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Band 2author, 1788 |
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... these strong appearances , that there is a real and general union in fentiment among the New Yorkers . They are much divided ; though each party has thus coalefced with a view of ferving its own particular intereft . The tories have ...
... these strong appearances , that there is a real and general union in fentiment among the New Yorkers . They are much divided ; though each party has thus coalefced with a view of ferving its own particular intereft . The tories have ...
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... these colonies , fo ardently wifhed for by the latter , fhall render it prudent and con- fiftent with the over - ruling law of felf - prefervation . " Whatever may be the drift of a few in congress , the body wish to keep the door open ...
... these colonies , fo ardently wifhed for by the latter , fhall render it prudent and con- fiftent with the over - ruling law of felf - prefervation . " Whatever may be the drift of a few in congress , the body wish to keep the door open ...
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... These small engagements were not The advantage was and water . trifling in their confequences . generally on the fide of the Americans , which elated their fpirits . They also learnt from them to face danger , and to run hazards ; and ...
... These small engagements were not The advantage was and water . trifling in their confequences . generally on the fide of the Americans , which elated their fpirits . They also learnt from them to face danger , and to run hazards ; and ...
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... way , from the meeting to his feat . On these accounts he had a number of friends and advo- cates , who thought highly of him ; but fince the difco- very of his letters , they begin to own that 5 very 35 30 THE HISTORY OF THE.
... way , from the meeting to his feat . On these accounts he had a number of friends and advo- cates , who thought highly of him ; but fince the difco- very of his letters , they begin to own that 5 very 35 30 THE HISTORY OF THE.
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... these operations are going forward at the breast- work and redoubt , the light infantry are engaged in at- tempting to force the left point of the former , through the space between that and the water , that they may take the American ...
... these operations are going forward at the breast- work and redoubt , the light infantry are engaged in at- tempting to force the left point of the former , through the space between that and the water , that they may take the American ...
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Seite 211 - WHEREAS, his Britannic majesty, in conjunction with the lords and commons of Great Britain, has, by a late act of parliament, excluded the inhabitants of these united colonies from the protection of his crown. AND WHEREAS, no answer whatever to the humble petitions of the colonies for redress of grievances and reconciliation with Great Britain, has been, or is likely to be given, but the whole force of that kingdom, aided by foreign mercenaries, is...
Seite 211 - Britain ; and it is necessary that the exercise of every kind of authority under the said Crown should be totally suppressed, and all the powers of Government exerted under the authority of the people of the Colonies for the preservation of internal peace, virtue, and good order, as well as for the defence of their lives, liberties, and properties, against the hostile invasions, and cruel depredations of their enemies...
Seite 53 - Honor, justice, and humanity forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of resigning succeeding generations to that wretchedness which inevitably awaits them, if we basely entail hereditary bondage upon them.
Seite 21 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Seite 422 - Artificers, Drivers, Independent Companies, and many other Followers of the Army, who come under no particular Description, are to be permitted to return there; they are to be conducted immediately by the shortest Route, to the first British Post on Lake George; are to be supplied with Provisions in the same Manner as the other Troops, and are to be bound by the same condition of not serving during the present...
Seite 211 - ... and whereas it appears absolutely irreconcilable to reason and good conscience, for the people of these colonies now to take the oaths and affirmations necessary for the support of any government under the crown of Great Britain, and it is necessary that the exercise of every kind of authority under the said crown should be totally suppressed, and all the powers of government exerted under the authority of the people of the colonies...
Seite 6 - Gage has, by the late transactions and many other means, utterly disqualified himself from serving this colony as governor, or in any other capacity ; and that, therefore, no obedience is in future due to him ; but that, on the contrary, he ought to be considered and guarded against as an unnatural and inveterate enemy to the country.
Seite 231 - MARYLAND Samuel Chase William Paca Thomas Stone Charles Carroll, of Carrollton VIRGINIA George Wythe Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Harrison Thomas Nelson, Jr. Francis Lightfoot Lee Carter Braxton NORTH CAROLINA William Hooper Joseph Hewes John Penn SOUTH CAROLINA Edward Rutledge Thomas Heyward, Jr.
Seite 230 - We muft, therefore, acquiefce in the neceflity which denounces our feparation, and hold them as we hold the reft of mankind — enemies in war — in peace, friends. We, therefore, the reprefentatives of the United States of America, in general Congrefs aflembled...
Seite 367 - Whereas the Marquis De La Fayette, out of his great zeal to the cause of liberty, in which the United States are engaged, has left his family and connections, and, at his own expense, come over to offer his services to the United States, without pension or particular allowance, and is anxious to risk his life in our cause...