The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Band 3author, 1788 |
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... Lord Chatham feized with a fainting , while engaged in fpeaking against the acknowledgment of American independence , P ... Henry Clinton evacuate that city , p . 131. The American army pursue them , p . 133. Sir H. Clinton changes the ...
... Lord Chatham feized with a fainting , while engaged in fpeaking against the acknowledgment of American independence , P ... Henry Clinton evacuate that city , p . 131. The American army pursue them , p . 133. Sir H. Clinton changes the ...
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... Sir Hugh Pallifer tried and acquitted , p . 241. Admiral Barring- ton , with a body of British troops , engages in ... Sir Henry Clinton takes Stoney Point , p . 261. Colonel Clarke's ex- pedition against lieut . governor Hamilton of ...
... Sir Hugh Pallifer tried and acquitted , p . 241. Admiral Barring- ton , with a body of British troops , engages in ... Sir Henry Clinton takes Stoney Point , p . 261. Colonel Clarke's ex- pedition against lieut . governor Hamilton of ...
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... Henry efq ; governor of Virginia , forwarded an anony- mous letter which had been fent him , to the general , and added " There may be fome fcheme or party forming to your prejudice . The enclofed leads to a fufpicion . Believe me , Sir ...
... Henry efq ; governor of Virginia , forwarded an anony- mous letter which had been fent him , to the general , and added " There may be fome fcheme or party forming to your prejudice . The enclofed leads to a fufpicion . Believe me , Sir ...
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... Sir Henry Clinton ar- rived at Philadelphia on the 8th of May , to fucceed the former , who will foon return to Great Britain . The British officers , to exprefs their efteem for Sir William Howe , prepared a magnificent entertainment ...
... Sir Henry Clinton ar- rived at Philadelphia on the 8th of May , to fucceed the former , who will foon return to Great Britain . The British officers , to exprefs their efteem for Sir William Howe , prepared a magnificent entertainment ...
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... Sir June Henry Clinton informed gen . Washington of their being 9 . at Philadelphia , and requested a paffport for doctor Fer- gufon , their fecretary , with a letter from them to con- grefs . The general declined granting a paffport ...
... Sir June Henry Clinton informed gen . Washington of their being 9 . at Philadelphia , and requested a paffport for doctor Fer- gufon , their fecretary , with a letter from them to con- grefs . The general declined granting a paffport ...
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Seite 30 - STATES, and to consist of one delegate from each state ; and to appoint such other committees and civil officers as may be necessary for managing the general affairs of the United States under their direction : to appoint one of their...
Seite 29 - States; regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians, not members of any of the States; provided that the legislative right of any State within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Seite 31 - The Congress of the united states shall have power to adjourn to any time within the year, and to any place within the united states, so that no period of adjournment be for a longer duration than the space of six months...
Seite 24 - No State without the consent of the United States in Congress assembled, shall send any embassy to, or receive any embassy from, or enter into any conference, agreement, alliance, or treaty, with any king, prince, or state...
Seite 31 - States or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent to the same...
Seite 27 - ... of establishing rules for deciding in all cases what captures on land or water shall be legal, and in what manner prizes taken by land or naval forces in the service of the United States shall be divided or appropriated...
Seite 29 - States, and exacting such postage on the papers passing through the same as may be requisite to defray the expenses of the said office; appointing all officers of the land forces in the service of the United States, excepting regimental officers; appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States; making rules for the government and regulation of the said land and naval forces, and directing their operations.
Seite 25 - States in congress assembled, unless such state be actually invaded by enemies, or shall have received certain advice of a resolution being formed by some nation of Indians to invade such state, and the danger is so imminent as not to admit of a delay till the United States in congress assembled can be consulted...
Seite 26 - Entering into treaties and alliances, provided that no treaty of commerce shall be made whereby the legislative power of the respective states shall be restrained from imposing such imposts and duties on foreigners...
Seite 23 - No state shall be represented in congress by less than two nor by more than seven members; and no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years; nor shall any person, being a delegate, be capable of holding any office under the United States, for which he, or another for his benefit, receives any salary, fees, or emolument of any kind.