The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2Little, Brown,, 1881 - Great Britain |
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... , therefore , from the Constitutional consideration to the mere policy , does not this letter imply that the idea of taxing America - for the purpose of revenue is an abominable proj- ect SPEECH ON AMERICAN TAXATION . 21.
... , therefore , from the Constitutional consideration to the mere policy , does not this letter imply that the idea of taxing America - for the purpose of revenue is an abominable proj- ect SPEECH ON AMERICAN TAXATION . 21.
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... constitution of their original nature with all its infirmities . The Act of Navigation at- tended the colonies from their infancy , grew with their growth , and strengthened with their strength . They were confirmed in obedience to it ...
... constitution of their original nature with all its infirmities . The Act of Navigation at- tended the colonies from their infancy , grew with their growth , and strengthened with their strength . They were confirmed in obedience to it ...
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... Constitution . She had the substance . She was taxed by her own representatives . She chose most of her own magistrates . She paid them all . She had in effect the sole disposal of her own internal govern- ment . This whole state of ...
... Constitution . She had the substance . She was taxed by her own representatives . She chose most of her own magistrates . She paid them all . She had in effect the sole disposal of her own internal govern- ment . This whole state of ...
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... constitution and perfect practice in all its business . Sir , if such a man fell into errors , it must be from defects not intrinsical ; they must be rather sought in the particular habits of his life , which , though they do not alter ...
... constitution and perfect practice in all its business . Sir , if such a man fell into errors , it must be from defects not intrinsical ; they must be rather sought in the particular habits of his life , which , though they do not alter ...
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... constitution of mind , that I know he would have issued , on the same critical occasion , the very same orders , if the acts of trade had been , as they were not , directly against him , and would have cheerfully sub- mitted to the ...
... constitution of mind , that I know he would have issued , on the same critical occasion , the very same orders , if the acts of trade had been , as they were not , directly against him , and would have cheerfully sub- mitted to the ...
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