A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: And of Washington and Patrick Henry. With an Appendix, Containing the Constitution of the United States and Other Documents, Band 2J. Dobson, and Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, 1839 - 354 Seiten |
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... measures . " He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly for opposing , with manly firmness , his invasions on the rights of the people . " He has refused , for a long time , after such dissolutions , to cause others to be elected ...
... measures . " He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly for opposing , with manly firmness , his invasions on the rights of the people . " He has refused , for a long time , after such dissolutions , to cause others to be elected ...
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... measure of wrongs was filled and overflowing ; public sentiment demanded the dissolution of the gordian knot ; and a voice from hea- ven proclaimed , " let my people go . " The following year , the declaration of independence was ...
... measure of wrongs was filled and overflowing ; public sentiment demanded the dissolution of the gordian knot ; and a voice from hea- ven proclaimed , " let my people go . " The following year , the declaration of independence was ...
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... measures , and suggested many other improvements , predicated upon plain and enlightened premises , and all designed to advance the best interests of the American system . He pointed to the importance of securing and protecting ...
... measures , and suggested many other improvements , predicated upon plain and enlightened premises , and all designed to advance the best interests of the American system . He pointed to the importance of securing and protecting ...
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... and expanding republic over which he presided , and proposed , in his annual and special mes- sages to congress , wise and politic measures to meet them . So satis- factory was his course to his fellow citizens , that 20 THOMAS JEFFERSON .
... and expanding republic over which he presided , and proposed , in his annual and special mes- sages to congress , wise and politic measures to meet them . So satis- factory was his course to his fellow citizens , that 20 THOMAS JEFFERSON .
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... measures pursued to obtain it . Anxious to preserve the peace of his country , but determined to vindicate her ... measure was vio- lently assailed by the opponents of the administration . It THOMAS JEFFERSON . 21.
... measures pursued to obtain it . Anxious to preserve the peace of his country , but determined to vindicate her ... measure was vio- lently assailed by the opponents of the administration . It THOMAS JEFFERSON . 21.
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action Adams admired adopted advocate American American revolution appointed army articles of confederation assembly became bold Britain British career citizens colonies commenced committee constitution Continental Congress convention court crown death declaration delegates designs duties elected eloquence enemies England entered equal rights esteemed exertions fame father favour feelings firm Francis Lightfoot Lee freedom friends George Clymer glory governor happy heart Henry honest honour house of burgesses human important independence influence Jefferson John Adams judge justice king labour legislative legislature liberal principles measures ment mind ministry Morris mother country nation native oppression parliament party Patrick Henry patriots peace person Philadelphia placed political president rendered republican respect retired revolution Richard Henry Lee Roger Sherman roused sages Samuel Adams soon South Carolina spirit stamp act stood talents tion took his seat United Virginia virtue vote Washington William wisdom