American Military Biography: Containing the Lives, Characters, and Anecdotes of the Officers of the Revolution who Were Most Distinguished in Achieving Our National Independencesubscribers, 1825 - 431 страница |
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... important measure to unite the colonies and give energy and effect to their opposition , was convening a continental con- gress , consisting of deputies appointed by each colony . This measure was first proposed by the assembly of ...
... important measure to unite the colonies and give energy and effect to their opposition , was convening a continental con- gress , consisting of deputies appointed by each colony . This measure was first proposed by the assembly of ...
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... important measure to unite the colonies and give energy and effect to their opposition , was convening a continental con- gress , consisting of deputies appointed by each colony . This measure was first proposed by the assembly of ...
... important measure to unite the colonies and give energy and effect to their opposition , was convening a continental con- gress , consisting of deputies appointed by each colony . This measure was first proposed by the assembly of ...
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... important period of the engagement , he brought up a detachment of artillery , commanded by Lieutenant - Colonel Carrington , with some field - pieces , which played with great effect on the enemy , who were pressing on to the charge ...
... important period of the engagement , he brought up a detachment of artillery , commanded by Lieutenant - Colonel Carrington , with some field - pieces , which played with great effect on the enemy , who were pressing on to the charge ...
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... important cam - in a western direction , we found paign between the civilized powers of Europe , would have enrolled his name in the list of worthies ; yet fortunately for the cause of virtue , and the just success of his fame , his ...
... important cam - in a western direction , we found paign between the civilized powers of Europe , would have enrolled his name in the list of worthies ; yet fortunately for the cause of virtue , and the just success of his fame , his ...
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... important opera- tions of the winter campaign of 1776 and 1777. He acted with this com- Rand , as a volunteer , in the actions of Princeton , Brandywine , Ger- mantown , and Monmouth , and on other occasions , and received the thanks of ...
... important opera- tions of the winter campaign of 1776 and 1777. He acted with this com- Rand , as a volunteer , in the actions of Princeton , Brandywine , Ger- mantown , and Monmouth , and on other occasions , and received the thanks of ...
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Страница 67 - All laws of the particular States contrary to the Constitution or laws of the United States to be utterly void; and the better to prevent such laws being passed, the Governor or President...
Страница viii - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Страница 214 - That party had been with me as Volunteers the same morning at Whitehaven; some complaisance therefore, was their due: — I had but a moment to think how I might gratify them, and at the same time do your Ladyship the least Injury.
Страница 185 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Страница 67 - The Legislature of the United States to have power to institute Courts in each State for the determination of all matters of general concern.
Страница 78 - In proportion as these impressions were. entertained with sincerity, and uttered with motives and for purposes which might appear to me commendable, would be the difficulty (until they could be removed by evidence of their being erroneous) of explanation or apology. The disavowal required of me by Colonel Burr, in a general and indefinite form, was out of my power...
Страница 214 - Ranger, and to have detained him until, through his means, a general and fair exchange of prisoners, as well in Europe as in America, had been effected. When I was informed by some men whom I met at landing that his Lordship was absent, I walked back to my boat, determined to leave the island.
Страница 182 - With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Страница xii - Ticonderoga, on the evening of the 9th day of May, 1775, with two hundred and thirty valiant Green Mountain Boys, and it was with the utmost difficulty that I procured boats to cross the lake.
Страница xvii - Soon after this, my companion in captivity, John Stuart, was killed by the savages; and the man that came with my brother returned home by himself. We were then in a dangerous, helpless situation, exposed daily to perils and death, among savages and wild beasts, not a white man in the country but ourselves.