Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Том 5John Sanderson W. Brown and C. Peters, 1828 |
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... reason of his omission , yet it appears extraordinary if it were so , that the same con- vention should have raised him unanimously , to a high office in the state ; that the legislature should have passed a vote of thanks to him , as ...
... reason of his omission , yet it appears extraordinary if it were so , that the same con- vention should have raised him unanimously , to a high office in the state ; that the legislature should have passed a vote of thanks to him , as ...
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... reasons were strong and sufficient . He had now been a member of congress more than three years ; during all that time his employment and exertions had been excessive ; his estates had been ravaged in his absence ; his fortune had been ...
... reasons were strong and sufficient . He had now been a member of congress more than three years ; during all that time his employment and exertions had been excessive ; his estates had been ravaged in his absence ; his fortune had been ...
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... reason and justice ; and that they were now more disposed to an accommodation , than they had appeared to be on any other occasion , or under any other circumstances . On the other hand , the friends of the mea- sure cautioned them ...
... reason and justice ; and that they were now more disposed to an accommodation , than they had appeared to be on any other occasion , or under any other circumstances . On the other hand , the friends of the mea- sure cautioned them ...
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... reasons , sir , " he exclaimed with honest vehemence after a long and powerful address , " for these reasons I hope the bill will be rejected ; but whatever be its fate , by God , I will pay my debts like an honest man . " The momentary ...
... reasons , sir , " he exclaimed with honest vehemence after a long and powerful address , " for these reasons I hope the bill will be rejected ; but whatever be its fate , by God , I will pay my debts like an honest man . " The momentary ...
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... reason to be- lieve that the same generous and benevolent conduct , was observed by him on some other occasions , both before and after it . Early in June , 1780 , the general assembly came to the re- solution of borrowing two millions ...
... reason to be- lieve that the same generous and benevolent conduct , was observed by him on some other occasions , both before and after it . Early in June , 1780 , the general assembly came to the re- solution of borrowing two millions ...
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Страница 108 - it ourselves, nor will we hire our vessels, nor sell our commodities or manufactures to those who are concerned in it. Third. As a non-consumption agreement, strictly adhered to, will be an effectual security for the observation of the non-importation, we as above, solemnly agree and associate, that from this day, we
Страница 300 - asserting and vindicating their rights and liberties, declare, That the inhabitants of the English colonies in North America, by the immutable laws of nature, the principles of the English constitution, and the several charters or compacts, have the following rights:
Страница 107 - we do, for ourselves, and the inhabitants of the several colonies whom we represent, firmly agree and associate under the sacred ties of virtue, honour, and love of our country, as follows: First. That from and after the first day of December next, we will not import into British America, from Great
Страница 111 - to the end, that all such foes to the rights of British America may be publicly known, and universally contemned as the enemies of American liberty; and thenceforth we respectively will break off all dealings with him or her. Twelfth. That the committee of correspondence in the respective colonies do frequently inspect the entries of the custom
Страница 108 - in Great Britain, Ireland, or the West Indies, induces us to suspend a non-exportation, until the tenth day of September, 1775; at which time, if the said acts and parts of acts of the British parliament herein after mentioned, are not repealed, we will not, directly or indirectly, export any merchandise or commodity whatsoever to
Страница 108 - not purchase or use any tea imported on account of the East India company, or any on which a duty hath been or shall be paid ; and from and after the first day of March next, we will not purchase or use any East India tea whatever
Страница 110 - mourning dress than a black crape, or ribbon on the arm or hat for gentlemen, and a black ribbon and necklace for ladies, and we will discontinue the giving of gloves and scarfs at funerals. Ninth. Such as are venders of goods and
Страница 292 - In the course of our inquiry, we find many infringements and violations of the foregoing rights, which from an ardent desire that harmony and mutual intercourse of affection and interest may be restored, we pass over for the present, and proceed to state such acts and measures as have been adopted since the last war,