Patrick Henry: Practical revolutionaryLippincott, 1969 |
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Page 227
... moved the seat of government to Richmond as " more safe and central than any other town situated on navigable water . " 13 But Richmond , so familiar to Henry when a Hanover resident , could as yet boast of few preten- sions as a state ...
... moved the seat of government to Richmond as " more safe and central than any other town situated on navigable water . " 13 But Richmond , so familiar to Henry when a Hanover resident , could as yet boast of few preten- sions as a state ...
Page 239
... moved in with their books , papers , and other effects , there was not enough space for every one to be seated . Fortunately , neighboring people came to the rescue ; chairs and settles were put in the aisles and in front of the pulpit ...
... moved in with their books , papers , and other effects , there was not enough space for every one to be seated . Fortunately , neighboring people came to the rescue ; chairs and settles were put in the aisles and in front of the pulpit ...
Page 291
... moved his family there . Then , disturbed by the constant danger from the Indian raiders and the failure of Congress to provide an adequate defense , he characteristically set an example by leading armed [ 291 ] GOVERNOR FOR A FOURTH ...
... moved his family there . Then , disturbed by the constant danger from the Indian raiders and the failure of Congress to provide an adequate defense , he characteristically set an example by leading armed [ 291 ] GOVERNOR FOR A FOURTH ...
Contents
The Approaching Convention | 1 |
The St Johns Church Speech Introductory | 2 |
The St Johns Church Speech Conclusion | 3 |
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