The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Hon. Bushrod Washington from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, Volume 4Richard Phillips, 1805 - Presidents |
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... effect to the late conciliatory acts of parliament , which had been proposed by Lord North , embarked for Europe . They had exerted unsuccessfully their utmost powers to effect the objects of their mission . The terms now offered were ...
... effect to the late conciliatory acts of parliament , which had been proposed by Lord North , embarked for Europe . They had exerted unsuccessfully their utmost powers to effect the objects of their mission . The terms now offered were ...
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... effect to the late conciliatory acts of parliament , which had been proposed by Lord North , embarked for Europe . They had exerted unsuccessfully their utmost powers to effect the objects of their mission . The terms now offered were ...
... effect to the late conciliatory acts of parliament , which had been proposed by Lord North , embarked for Europe . They had exerted unsuccessfully their utmost powers to effect the objects of their mission . The terms now offered were ...
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... of the com- missioners , when no certainty existed of the com- mencement of war between France and England ; and when , the eventual treaty of alliance not having taken taken effect , they were at perfect liberty to nego 10 THE LIFE OF.
... of the com- missioners , when no certainty existed of the com- mencement of war between France and England ; and when , the eventual treaty of alliance not having taken taken effect , they were at perfect liberty to nego 10 THE LIFE OF.
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... effect , they were at perfect liberty to nego tiate a separate peace . Intelligence was now re- ceived of the arrival of a French fleet with a mi- nister , and the utmost confidence prevailed that an European war was inevitable . There ...
... effect , they were at perfect liberty to nego tiate a separate peace . Intelligence was now re- ceived of the arrival of a French fleet with a mi- nister , and the utmost confidence prevailed that an European war was inevitable . There ...
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... effect the object of the mission by corruption ; and it was urged with great force , that should America now break her faith with France by treating on * Some expressions having been used in the letter respect ing the convention troops ...
... effect the object of the mission by corruption ; and it was urged with great force , that should America now break her faith with France by treating on * Some expressions having been used in the letter respect ing the convention troops ...
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