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... French , as it appears in the circular letter . The nuns having translated it from English into French , a retranslation might not be exactly in General Sherman's words . returned , having as protectors a cavalry officer in front THE ...
... French , as it appears in the circular letter . The nuns having translated it from English into French , a retranslation might not be exactly in General Sherman's words . returned , having as protectors a cavalry officer in front THE ...
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... French government , contrary to the plainest principles of the law of nations , and in direct violation of existing treaties . Your memorialists will not enter into a detail of the various decrees and acts of the French government , by ...
... French government , contrary to the plainest principles of the law of nations , and in direct violation of existing treaties . Your memorialists will not enter into a detail of the various decrees and acts of the French government , by ...
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... French spoliations , which the convention of 1800 extinguished , on the part of France , or devolved on the United States , the Senate itself being most competent to decide that question . Under this impression , he hopes that he will ...
... French spoliations , which the convention of 1800 extinguished , on the part of France , or devolved on the United States , the Senate itself being most competent to decide that question . Under this impression , he hopes that he will ...
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... French territory . In 1791 and 1793 , England furnished in secret , arms and succors to the emigrants , who were in arms against France . In November 1792 , three months before the declaration of war by France , the English ministry ...
... French territory . In 1791 and 1793 , England furnished in secret , arms and succors to the emigrants , who were in arms against France . In November 1792 , three months before the declaration of war by France , the English ministry ...
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... French ships , and not to permit the exportation , in any cases , from their said ports for France , of any military or naval stores , or corn , grain , salt meat , or other provisions , they reciprocally engage to continue those ...
... French ships , and not to permit the exportation , in any cases , from their said ports for France , of any military or naval stores , or corn , grain , salt meat , or other provisions , they reciprocally engage to continue those ...
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Page 23 - O ! the blood more stirs To rouse a lion than to start a hare.
Page 9 - Confederates, although the whole lading or any Part thereof should appertain to the Enemies of either, contraband Goods being always excepted. It is also agreed in like manner that the same Liberty be extended to Persons, who are on board a free Ship...
Page 96 - November, 1788, nor upon the indemnities mutually due or claimed, the parties will negotiate further on these subjects at a convenient time, and until they may have agreed upon these points the said treaties and convention shall have no operation, and the relations of the two countries shall be regulated as follows : Art.
Page 153 - It will be the duty of the commander of the forces of occupation to announce and proclaim in the most public manner that we come not as invaders or conquerors, but as friends, to protect the natives in their homes, in their employments, and in their personal and religious rights.
Page 14 - Powers, not implicated in this war, from giving, on this occasion of common concern to every civilized State, any protection whatever, directly or indirectly, in consequence of their neutrality, to the commerce or property of the French, on the sea or in the ports of France.
Page 8 - It shall be lawful for the ships of war and privateers belonging to the said parties respectively to carry whithersoever they please the ships and goods taken from their enemies...
Page 42 - And whereas it frequently happens that vessels sail for a port or place belonging to an enemy without knowing that the same is either besieged, blockaded, or invested, it is agreed that every vessel so circumstanced may be turned away from such port or place ; but she shall not be detained, nor her cargo, if not contraband, be confiscated, unless after notice she shall again attempt to enter...
Page 19 - ... to the enemies of the other, shall be deemed contraband so as to induce confiscation or condemnation and a loss of property to individuals. Nevertheless it shall be lawful to stop such vessels and articles, and to detain them for such length of time as the captors may think...
Page 8 - In case the subjects and inhabitants of either party, with their shipping, whether public and of war, or private and of merchants, be forced through stress of weather, pursuit of pirates or enemies, or any other urgent necessity...