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 2C.P. Wayne., 1804 - Presidents |
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Page 91
... proceedings for each colony , they adjourned . To interest the people of England against the measures of administration , associations were formed , in every part of the continent , for the encouragement of domestic manufac- tures , and ...
... proceedings for each colony , they adjourned . To interest the people of England against the measures of administration , associations were formed , in every part of the continent , for the encouragement of domestic manufac- tures , and ...
Page 109
... A circular letter to the assemblies of the Eleventh . respective colonies , stating the proceedings of The whole number of members was then one hundred and ten . 1768 . Circular CHAP . II . the house of GEORGE WASHINGTON . 109.
... A circular letter to the assemblies of the Eleventh . respective colonies , stating the proceedings of The whole number of members was then one hundred and ten . 1768 . Circular CHAP . II . the house of GEORGE WASHINGTON . 109.
Page 111
... proceedings , and in the letter to Massachussetts , communicating the repre- sentation made by the house of burgesses to parliament , they say , " that they do not affect an independency of their parent kingdom , the prosperity of which ...
... proceedings , and in the letter to Massachussetts , communicating the repre- sentation made by the house of burgesses to parliament , they say , " that they do not affect an independency of their parent kingdom , the prosperity of which ...
Page 113
... proceedings . Far from producing the desired effect , this letter of the earl of Hillsborough rather served to strengthen the determination of the colonies to unite in their endeavours for the purpose of obtaining a repeal of the laws ...
... proceedings . Far from producing the desired effect , this letter of the earl of Hillsborough rather served to strengthen the determination of the colonies to unite in their endeavours for the purpose of obtaining a repeal of the laws ...
Page 117
... proceedings rela- tive to the circular letter , so as to show the propriety and regularity of their conduct on that subject ; and say that " the house humbly rely on the royal clemency , that to petition his majesty will not be deemed ...
... proceedings rela- tive to the circular letter , so as to show the propriety and regularity of their conduct on that subject ; and say that " the house humbly rely on the royal clemency , that to petition his majesty will not be deemed ...
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