The History of the United States of America, Том 3Harper, 1849 - 600 страници |
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... thousand " minute men " -volunteers , that is , from among the militia , pledged to be ready for service at a minute's notice ; and negotiations were ordered with the other New England colonies , to make up this force to twenty thousand ...
... thousand " minute men " -volunteers , that is , from among the militia , pledged to be ready for service at a minute's notice ; and negotiations were ordered with the other New England colonies , to make up this force to twenty thousand ...
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... thousand six hundred men , arranged pres- ently into twenty - seven regiments . The other New En- gland colonies were called upon to make up the army to thirty thousand men . Ward was appointed captain general , Thomas lieutenant ...
... thousand six hundred men , arranged pres- ently into twenty - seven regiments . The other New En- gland colonies were called upon to make up the army to thirty thousand men . Ward was appointed captain general , Thomas lieutenant ...
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... thousand men . In hopes that matters might possibly be reconciled , Governor Trumbull and the Connecticut Assembly sent May 1 . a deputation to Gage to act as mediators a step which excited much alarm in Massachusetts . Congress ...
... thousand men . In hopes that matters might possibly be reconciled , Governor Trumbull and the Connecticut Assembly sent May 1 . a deputation to Gage to act as mediators a step which excited much alarm in Massachusetts . Congress ...
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... thousand men . Thus strengthened , Gage had June 12. issued a proclamation of martial law , offering pardon , however , to all who would forthwith return to their al- legiance , John Hancock and Samuel Adams excepted , whose guilt was ...
... thousand men . Thus strengthened , Gage had June 12. issued a proclamation of martial law , offering pardon , however , to all who would forthwith return to their al- legiance , John Hancock and Samuel Adams excepted , whose guilt was ...
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... thousand men , pick- ed corps of the British army , led by Generals Howe and Pigot , embarked in boats from the wharves in Boston , June 17 . and landed at the eastern foot of Breed's Hill . Such was the want of order and system in the ...
... thousand men , pick- ed corps of the British army , led by Generals Howe and Pigot , embarked in boats from the wharves in Boston , June 17 . and landed at the eastern foot of Breed's Hill . Such was the want of order and system in the ...
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Страница 89 - In our own native land, in defence of the freedom that is our birth-right, and which we ever enjoyed till the late violation of it; for the protection of our property, acquired solely by the honest industry of our forefathers and ourselves, against violence actually offered, we have taken up arms. We shall lay them down when hostilities shall cease on the part of the aggressors, and all danger of their being renewed shall be removed, and not before.
Страница 444 - ... doubtful war. Called upon by your country to defend its invaded rights, you accepted the sacred charge, before it had formed alliances, and whilst it was without funds or a government to support you. You have conducted...
Страница 127 - That it be recommended to the provincial convention of New Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Страница 47 - This assembly is like no other that ever existed. Every man in it is a great man, an orator, a critic, a statesman; and therefore every man upon every question must show his oratory, his criticism, and his political abilities. The consequence of this is that business is drawn and spun out to an immeasurable length.
Страница 58 - Memorial to the House of Lords, and a Remonstrance to the House of Commons, on the subject of the proposed Stamp Act.
Страница 138 - December last be recalled, and the restrictions therein contained removed ; and that the Deputies of said Colony, or any three or more of them, be authorized and empowered to concur with the other United Colonies, or a majority of them, in declaring the United Colonies free and independent States...
Страница 516 - Religion and humanity had nothing to do with this question. Interest alone is the governing principle with nations. The true question at present is, whether the Southern States shall or shall not be parties to the Union.
Страница 517 - Slavery discourages arts and manufactures. The poor despise labor when performed by slaves. They prevent the immigration of whites, who really enrich and strengthen a country. They produce the most pernicious effect on manners. Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. They bring the judgment of Heaven on a country.
Страница 52 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Страница 395 - The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions; the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submission on the other.