An Inquiry Into the State of the Nation at the Commencement of the Present AdministrationLongman, Hurst, Rees & Orme, 1806 |
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... possession of the bishopric of Bale , the Frickthal , Savoy , and the territory of Geneva . The two first of these possessions give her a complete command of the passes of Havenstein , and consequently of the entrance into the plain of ...
... possession of the bishopric of Bale , the Frickthal , Savoy , and the territory of Geneva . The two first of these possessions give her a complete command of the passes of Havenstein , and consequently of the entrance into the plain of ...
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... possession by Count Coben- zel , of the negotiations carried on be- tween Russia and Austria during the last ten months ; and that about the same time , the same secret was communicated to him by Lord G. L. Gower . The rea- son of his ...
... possession by Count Coben- zel , of the negotiations carried on be- tween Russia and Austria during the last ten months ; and that about the same time , the same secret was communicated to him by Lord G. L. Gower . The rea- son of his ...
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... penetrate into that country on the north of the Alps . The vulnerable part of the French territory , is that which can only * Sup . Papers , p . 9 and 10 . be commanded by the possession of Swit zerland , Franche STATE OF THE NATION . 75.
... penetrate into that country on the north of the Alps . The vulnerable part of the French territory , is that which can only * Sup . Papers , p . 9 and 10 . be commanded by the possession of Swit zerland , Franche STATE OF THE NATION . 75.
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be commanded by the possession of Swit zerland , Franche Compte - an open cotin- try , naturally weak , entirely ... possessions ; but also because , if not occupied by France , it must either be seized by Austria , to the incalculable ...
be commanded by the possession of Swit zerland , Franche Compte - an open cotin- try , naturally weak , entirely ... possessions ; but also because , if not occupied by France , it must either be seized by Austria , to the incalculable ...
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... possession of the cord . The grand fault of the directory in 1799 , was their first neglecting to secure , and then themselves violating the neutrality of Switzerland : they occupied it , and when their inadequate means of attack ...
... possession of the cord . The grand fault of the directory in 1799 , was their first neglecting to secure , and then themselves violating the neutrality of Switzerland : they occupied it , and when their inadequate means of attack ...
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Page 216 - Treaty signed this day. It shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at the same time. In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed the same, and have affixed thereto their seals.
Page 218 - ... of this day. It shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at the same time. In faith of which the respective plenipotentiaries have signed it, and affixed the seal of their arms. Done at Paris, 30th of May, in the year of our Lord, 1814.
Page 211 - Majesty will, moreover, assist the different Powers who shall accede thereto, by subsidies, the amount of which shall correspond to the respective Forces which shall be employed ; and in order that the said pecuniary succours may be proportioned in the manner most conducive to the general good, and to assist the Powers in proportion to the exertions they may make to contribute to the common success, it is agreed, that these Subsidies (barring particular arrangements) shall be furnished in the proportion...
Page 217 - The present additional article shall have the same force and validity as if it were inserted, word for word, in the treaty signed this day.
Page 213 - The present separate article shall have the same force and value as if it were inserted, word for word, in the treaty signed this day, and shall be ratified at the same time. In faith...
Page vii - Allies, in the present war, of his Majesty the Emperor of the French, King of Italy, Protector of the League of the Rhine. III. His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary and Bohemia, cedes, as well for himself...
Page 211 - Britannic majesty, in order to concur efficaciously on his side to the happy effects of the present concert, engages to contribute to the common efforts, by employing his forces both by sea and land, as well as his vessels adapted for transporting troops, in such manner as shall be determined upon in the general plan of operations.
Page viii - Venetian territory, not occupied by the troops of his majesty the emperor of the French and king of Italy. The city of Venice...
Page 211 - The establishment of an order of things in Europe, which may effectually guarantee the security and independence of the different States, and present a solid barrier against future usurpations.
Page 213 - The present Separate Article shall have the same force and validity as if it were inserted, word for word, in the Additional Convention aforesaid.