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 Honourable 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, from Their Settlement to the Commencement of that War which Terminated in Their Independence, Volume 2 |
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Page 88
... the assembly , and writs for new elections were issued . But so entirely did the
people take part with the opposition to the scheme of taxation proposed by
ministers , that in almost every instance , the members who had voted in favour of
the ...
... the assembly , and writs for new elections were issued . But so entirely did the
people take part with the opposition to the scheme of taxation proposed by
ministers , that in almost every instance , the members who had voted in favour of
the ...
Page 275
... that whatever punishment shall be inflicted upon any persons in the power of
their enemies for favour . ing , aiding , or ... their power , who have favoured ,
aided , or abetted , or shall favour , aid , or abet , the system of ministerial
oppression .
... that whatever punishment shall be inflicted upon any persons in the power of
their enemies for favour . ing , aiding , or ... their power , who have favoured ,
aided , or abetted , or shall favour , aid , or abet , the system of ministerial
oppression .
Page 398
Having imbibed , from education , strong prejudices in favour of the British nation
and of the British constitution , they wished only to enjoy its substantial benefits . It
is evidence of this temper , that governor Eden of Maryland , and governor ...
Having imbibed , from education , strong prejudices in favour of the British nation
and of the British constitution , they wished only to enjoy its substantial benefits . It
is evidence of this temper , that governor Eden of Maryland , and governor ...
Page 17
He desired I might not be concerned , for he knew the French too well , for any
thing to engage him in their favour ; and that though he could not go down with us
, he yet would endeavour to meet at the forks with Joseph Campbell , to deliver a
...
He desired I might not be concerned , for he knew the French too well , for any
thing to engage him in their favour ; and that though he could not go down with us
, he yet would endeavour to meet at the forks with Joseph Campbell , to deliver a
...
Page 55
... we declare without reservation , we will purchase the favour of parliament , not
knowing at the same time at what price they will please to estimate their favour ; it
is insidious , because , individual colonies , having bid and bidden again , until ...
... we declare without reservation , we will purchase the favour of parliament , not
knowing at the same time at what price they will please to estimate their favour ; it
is insidious , because , individual colonies , having bid and bidden again , until ...
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| Title | 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 Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers ... to which is ..., Volume 2 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 Honourable 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, from Their Settlement to the Commencement of that War which Terminated in Their Independence, Bushrod Washington |
| Author | John Marshall |
| Publisher | C.P. Wayne., 1804 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 21 Jul 2007 |
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