The United States, Great Britain and British North America from the Revolution to the Establishment of Peace After the War of 1812"The failure of the American Revolution to wrest the old Provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia from Britain is among to topics discussed in this comprehensive study of relations between the United States, Canada and Britain. Covering the period from 1775 to 1820, this volume deals with a variety of topics, including the defining of the international boundary; the Anglo-American entanglement over Indian relations, and more." -- Back cover |
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Page 124
... hostilities against the United States , " said Hammond , " though I think everything short of hostilities should be employed to give weight to our interference . " ' 42 Simcoe was just the man for the task , though he was not such a ...
... hostilities against the United States , " said Hammond , " though I think everything short of hostilities should be employed to give weight to our interference . " ' 42 Simcoe was just the man for the task , though he was not such a ...
Page 287
... hostilities . Indeed Congress in this very session cut the country's sinews of war by destroying the Bank of the United States and by rejecting Gallatin's plea for new taxes to cover at least some of the enormous loss of revenue that ...
... hostilities . Indeed Congress in this very session cut the country's sinews of war by destroying the Bank of the United States and by rejecting Gallatin's plea for new taxes to cover at least some of the enormous loss of revenue that ...
Page 375
... hostilities against the United States , lose the benefit of the stipulation in their favor . " He observed that renewed hostilities were expected at any time and that American preparations were being made accordingly . Here were ...
... hostilities against the United States , lose the benefit of the stipulation in their favor . " He observed that renewed hostilities were expected at any time and that American preparations were being made accordingly . Here were ...
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