A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Том 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... King of Spain joins France in the war , June , 1779 - This in pursuance of a secret treaty made in April preceding - Manifestoes issued both by France and Spain --- Answered by Great Britain -- Pending this mediation the British min ...
... King of Spain joins France in the war , June , 1779 - This in pursuance of a secret treaty made in April preceding - Manifestoes issued both by France and Spain --- Answered by Great Britain -- Pending this mediation the British min ...
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... King refuses to admit the interference of any foreign power between him and his revolted subjects , or to admit any person for them at the congress - This puts an end to the medi- ation , CHAPTER XV . France assists America with troops ...
... King refuses to admit the interference of any foreign power between him and his revolted subjects , or to admit any person for them at the congress - This puts an end to the medi- ation , CHAPTER XV . France assists America with troops ...
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... King of France furnishes money -Loans obtained in Holland -- New arrangements in the civil departments- Sufferings of the army -- General Washington's letters on this subject -- Revolt of the Pennsylvania line --- Americans suffer from ...
... King of France furnishes money -Loans obtained in Holland -- New arrangements in the civil departments- Sufferings of the army -- General Washington's letters on this subject -- Revolt of the Pennsylvania line --- Americans suffer from ...
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... king of France , November 22d , 1780 , 531 No. 16 , omitted . No. 17 . In the formation of treaties of amity and commerce with the different nations of Europe , the ministers plenipotentiary of the United States , in May , 1784 , were ...
... king of France , November 22d , 1780 , 531 No. 16 , omitted . No. 17 . In the formation of treaties of amity and commerce with the different nations of Europe , the ministers plenipotentiary of the United States , in May , 1784 , were ...
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... king are agreed to ; till the acts since made , restraining the American commerce and fisheries are repealed ; till reparation is made for the injury done to Boston , by shutting up its port ; for the burning of Charles- town ; and for ...
... king are agreed to ; till the acts since made , restraining the American commerce and fisheries are repealed ; till reparation is made for the injury done to Boston , by shutting up its port ; for the burning of Charles- town ; and for ...
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