History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution: Interspersed with Biographical, Political, and Moral Observations : in Three VolumesManning and Loring, 1805 - United States |
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... fuch an oc- cafion . These were a ftrong ftimulus to imme- diate action , which had their full effect . The pride and valor of a renowned British com- mander could not admit of the smallest delay ; and the boldnefs of Englifh feamen ...
... fuch an oc- cafion . These were a ftrong ftimulus to imme- diate action , which had their full effect . The pride and valor of a renowned British com- mander could not admit of the smallest delay ; and the boldnefs of Englifh feamen ...
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... fuch force as to enable him to cope with the united armies of France and America , he thought it his duty to wait the refult , and not fuffer himself to be impelled by contingent cir- cumstances , to risk his army beyond the proba ...
... fuch force as to enable him to cope with the united armies of France and America , he thought it his duty to wait the refult , and not fuffer himself to be impelled by contingent cir- cumstances , to risk his army beyond the proba ...
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... fuch terms of furrender as might be admiffible ; and that he wished , previous to the meeting of any commiffioners for that purpofe , to have his lordship's propofals in writing . At the fame time he informed lord Cornwallis , that ...
... fuch terms of furrender as might be admiffible ; and that he wished , previous to the meeting of any commiffioners for that purpofe , to have his lordship's propofals in writing . At the fame time he informed lord Cornwallis , that ...
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... fuch ferocious minds as are actuated only by the principles of revenge . This was far from being the spirit of Ameri- cans their victories were generally accompa- nied with fo much moderation , that even their enemies acknowledged their ...
... fuch ferocious minds as are actuated only by the principles of revenge . This was far from being the spirit of Ameri- cans their victories were generally accompa- nied with fo much moderation , that even their enemies acknowledged their ...
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... fuch conduct on either fide . It has been alleged by fome , that inftigated by the fhocking inhumanity inflicted on their countrymen , retaliation and fummary punishment was in fome inftances neceffary ; but this will not excufe a ...
... fuch conduct on either fide . It has been alleged by fome , that inftigated by the fhocking inhumanity inflicted on their countrymen , retaliation and fummary punishment was in fome inftances neceffary ; but this will not excufe a ...
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Page 308 - that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.
Page 449 - Lawrence ; comprehending all islands within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the United States, and lying between lines to be drawn due east from the points where the aforesaid boundaries between Nova Scotia on the one part and East Florida on the other, shall respectively touch the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean ; excepting such islands as now are, or heretofore have been, within the limits of the said province of Nova Scotia.
Page 451 - ... any person or persons for, or by reason of the part which he or they may have taken in the present war; and that no person shall, on that account, suffer any future loss or damage, either in his person, liberty or property ; and that those who may be in confinement on such charges, at the time of the ratification of the treaty in America, shall be immediately set at liberty, and the prosecutions so commenced be discontinued.
Page 448 - River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River; thence down along the middle of that river to the forty-fifth degree of north latitude...
Page 231 - His Britannic Majesty acknowledges the said United States, viz. New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, to be free, sovereign and independent States...
Page 449 - Superior; thence through Lake Superior northward of the Isles Royal and Philipeaux, to the Long Lake ; thence through the middle of said Long Lake, and the water communication between it and the Lake of the Woods...
Page 451 - That there shall be no future confiscations made, nor any prosecutions commenced against any person or persons, for or by reason of the part which he or they may have taken in the present War ; and that no person shall on that account suffer any future loss or damage either in his person, liberty, or property...
Page 450 - IT is agreed that creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in sterling money, of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted.
Page 448 - Cataraquy; thence along the middle of said river into Lake Ontario; through the middle of said lake until it strikes the communication by water between that lake and Lake Erie; thence along the middle of said communication into Lake Erie through the middle of said lake...
Page 310 - Majesty shall, with all convenient speed, and without causing any destruction, or carrying away any negroes or other property of -the American inhabitants, withdraw all his armies...