The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition, and Many Letters, Official and Private Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Band 10Childs & Peterson, 1840 |
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... interests , than perhaps any other under heaven . Every man among us reads , and is so easy in his circumstances as ... interest of our two countries is a thorough reconciliation . Restraints on the freedom of commerce and intercourse 2 ...
... interests , than perhaps any other under heaven . Every man among us reads , and is so easy in his circumstances as ... interest of our two countries is a thorough reconciliation . Restraints on the freedom of commerce and intercourse 2 ...
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... interest in such redemption . It was impossible , that I should have traded with the public money , since I had not traded with any money , either separately or jointly with any other person , directly or indirectly , to the value of a ...
... interest in such redemption . It was impossible , that I should have traded with the public money , since I had not traded with any money , either separately or jointly with any other person , directly or indirectly , to the value of a ...
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... interest of our national debt , ac- cording to the requisition of Congress . This measure has met with uncommon opposition here . Congress having voted to the officers of the army five years ' whole pay after the war , instead of half ...
... interest of our national debt , ac- cording to the requisition of Congress . This measure has met with uncommon opposition here . Congress having voted to the officers of the army five years ' whole pay after the war , instead of half ...
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... interest paid by the lottery plan is nearly seven per cent . I have received the duplicates of your Excellency's letter of the 15th of July , to the Commissioners , which is very satisfactory , though it came to hand but lately . The ...
... interest paid by the lottery plan is nearly seven per cent . I have received the duplicates of your Excellency's letter of the 15th of July , to the Commissioners , which is very satisfactory , though it came to hand but lately . The ...
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... interest and principal of debts duly contracted . They seem to mistake the point . Money , justly due from the people , is their creditors ' money , and no longer the money of the people , who , if they withhold it , should be compelled ...
... interest and principal of debts duly contracted . They seem to mistake the point . Money , justly due from the people , is their creditors ' money , and no longer the money of the people , who , if they withhold it , should be compelled ...
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ABBÉ MORELLET acquainted affairs affectionately afford agreeable America answer arrived believe best wishes Bishop CHARLES THOMSON copy court DAVID HARTLEY dear friend DEAR SIR definitive treaty desire doubt enclosed endeavour England English Europe Excellency expected favor foundling hospital France FRANKLIN French GIACOMO F give glad gout grandson happy hear HENRY LAURENS honor hope informed instructions JOHN JAY July June Kempel kind letter King late liberty London Majesty Marquis de Lafayette ment mention minister nation never Newington Green obliged occasion opinion pamphlet papers Paris Parliament Passy peace perhaps persons Philadelphia pleased pleasure present PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS printed proper ratification received your kind request RICHARD PRICE sent sentiments sincere esteem Society soon specting suppose thank thing tion trade Translation United Vergennes voyage William Temple Franklin write
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Seite 205 - The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments ' and other rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches ; and the form or manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops, priests, and deacons.
Seite 409 - God grant, that not only the love of liberty, but a thorough knowledge of the rights of man, may pervade all the nations of the earth ; so that a philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its surface, and say, This is my country...
Seite 61 - I am, on this account, not displeased that the figure is not known as a bald eagle, but looks more like a turkey. For, in truth, the turkey is, in comparison, a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America.
Seite 62 - He is, besides, (though a little vain and silly, it is true, but not the worse emblem for that,) a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British guards, who should presume to invade his farmyard with a /r^/coat on.
Seite 82 - This advice, thus beat into my head, has frequently been of use to me; and I often think of it, when I see pride mortified, and misfortunes brought upon people by their carrying their heads too high.
Seite 172 - Thus, finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist. And, with all the inconveniences human life is liable to, I shall not object to a new edition of mine ; hoping, however, that the errata of the last may be corrected.
Seite 408 - Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.* Benjamin Franklin, Letter to Jean Baptiste Le Roy, 13 Nov.
Seite 280 - I shall only give you my opinion, that, though your reasonings are subtile, and may prevail with some readers, you will not succeed so as to change the general sentiments of mankind on that subject, and the consequence of printing this piece will be, a great deal of odium drawn upon yourself, mischief to you, and no benefit to others. He that spits against the wind, spits in his own face.
Seite 457 - A True State of the Proceedings in the Parliament of Great Britain, and in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Relative to the Giving and Granting the Money of the People of that Province, and of all America, in the House of Commons, in which they are not represented.
Seite 279 - I will not enter into any discussion of your principles, though you seem to desire it. At present I shall only give you my opinion, that though your reasonings are...