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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Page 10
... Meeting of a congress of the colo- nies in 1765 - Declaration of rights and petitions of this congress in opposition to the stamp act - Resolutions of colonial assemblies and associations of indi- viduals - Disturbances at Boston - Act ...
... Meeting of a congress of the colo- nies in 1765 - Declaration of rights and petitions of this congress in opposition to the stamp act - Resolutions of colonial assemblies and associations of indi- viduals - Disturbances at Boston - Act ...
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... meeting with insurmountable obstructions , from ice and fogs , he passed over to the American coast . He here attempted to find a passage through Davis ' Straits , but in vain . He then sail- ed along the coast as far south as the bay ...
... meeting with insurmountable obstructions , from ice and fogs , he passed over to the American coast . He here attempted to find a passage through Davis ' Straits , but in vain . He then sail- ed along the coast as far south as the bay ...
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... meetings , called for that purpose . A president and four assistants , were chosen annu- ally , to be conservators of the peace , with civil powers ; and by special commission , were judges of the courts , assisted by two wardens or ...
... meetings , called for that purpose . A president and four assistants , were chosen annu- ally , to be conservators of the peace , with civil powers ; and by special commission , were judges of the courts , assisted by two wardens or ...
Page 52
... meeting , remonstrated ; but as the fort at Saybrook about that time was destroyed by , the duties imposed by both colonies were relinquished ; and a lution of ion in all probability thereby prevented . Another serious doute woon diere ...
... meeting , remonstrated ; but as the fort at Saybrook about that time was destroyed by , the duties imposed by both colonies were relinquished ; and a lution of ion in all probability thereby prevented . Another serious doute woon diere ...
Page 52
... meeting , remonstrated ; but as the fort at Saybrook about that time was destroyed by fire , the duties imposed by both colonies were relinquished ; and a dissolution of the union in all probability thereby prevented . Another serious ...
... meeting , remonstrated ; but as the fort at Saybrook about that time was destroyed by fire , the duties imposed by both colonies were relinquished ; and a dissolution of the union in all probability thereby prevented . Another serious ...
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