A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 1 |
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... give the characters of the individuals themselves , but also , fur- nish many important historical facts . Among these , we would allude to the life of general Washington , by chief justice Mar- shall , the lives of Mr. Otis , Patrick ...
... give the characters of the individuals themselves , but also , fur- nish many important historical facts . Among these , we would allude to the life of general Washington , by chief justice Mar- shall , the lives of Mr. Otis , Patrick ...
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... give a plain and connected , but faithful and impartial account of the principal political and civil transactions of the United States , during a most interesting period of their history . And with respect to any imperfections , which ...
... give a plain and connected , but faithful and impartial account of the principal political and civil transactions of the United States , during a most interesting period of their history . And with respect to any imperfections , which ...
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... gives two millions of livres - This to be kept a secret - Congress offer to France and Spain more fa- vorable terms - These terms insufficient - Capture of Burgoyne creates con- sternation in England - Lord North declares his intention ...
... gives two millions of livres - This to be kept a secret - Congress offer to France and Spain more fa- vorable terms - These terms insufficient - Capture of Burgoyne creates con- sternation in England - Lord North declares his intention ...
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... give them relief . Soon after the restoration , the attention of King Charles II , was called to the situation of the country south of Virginia , which had hitherto remained unsettled . In 1662 , he granted to his favorite , Edward Earl ...
... give them relief . Soon after the restoration , the attention of King Charles II , was called to the situation of the country south of Virginia , which had hitherto remained unsettled . In 1662 , he granted to his favorite , Edward Earl ...
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... give our orders to undertake a discovery of the countries and lands , situated in the northern part of America , between New France and New Mexico . And the Sieur de la Salle , to whom we committed that enterprise , having had success ...
... give our orders to undertake a discovery of the countries and lands , situated in the northern part of America , between New France and New Mexico . And the Sieur de la Salle , to whom we committed that enterprise , having had success ...
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