The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 2H. G. Bohn, 1864 - Great Britain |
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... measures , he was then earnest in circulating an opinion of the extent of the supposed powers of that commission . When I told them that Lord Howe had no powers to treat , or to promise satis- faction on any point whatsoever of the ...
... measures , he was then earnest in circulating an opinion of the extent of the supposed powers of that commission . When I told them that Lord Howe had no powers to treat , or to promise satis- faction on any point whatsoever of the ...
Page 44
... measures upon the very same principle on which I support those that relate to Ireland . I was convinced , that the evils ... measure our necessities by our inclinations . Moderation , prudence , and equity , are far more suitable to our ...
... measures upon the very same principle on which I support those that relate to Ireland . I was convinced , that the evils ... measure our necessities by our inclinations . Moderation , prudence , and equity , are far more suitable to our ...
Page 45
... measures must be healing . Such a degree of strength must be communicated to all the members of the state , as may enable them to defend them- selves , and to co - operate in the defence of the whole . Their temper too must be managed ...
... measures must be healing . Such a degree of strength must be communicated to all the members of the state , as may enable them to defend them- selves , and to co - operate in the defence of the whole . Their temper too must be managed ...
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... measure for your sake , that I wish to preserve this character . Without it , I am sure , I should be ill able to discharge , by any service , the smallest part of that debt of gratitude and affection which I owe you for the great and ...
... measure for your sake , that I wish to preserve this character . Without it , I am sure , I should be ill able to discharge , by any service , the smallest part of that debt of gratitude and affection which I owe you for the great and ...
Page 51
... measure is wrong , or likely to be injurious to the true interests of any place , or any person . The reason , gentlemen , for taking this step , at this time , is but too obvious and too urgent . I cannot imagine , that you forget the ...
... measure is wrong , or likely to be injurious to the true interests of any place , or any person . The reason , gentlemen , for taking this step , at this time , is but too obvious and too urgent . I cannot imagine , that you forget the ...
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