History of the United States of America, from the Discovery of the Continent, Band 6Little, 1876 |
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... RIVER . September - November , 1777 . Philadelphia of no Military Importance , p . 15 - Defences of the River , 15- Loss of the American Frigate , 15 - Billingsport deserted , 15- Despondency , 15 - Howe's Camp at Germantown , 16 ...
... RIVER . September - November , 1777 . Philadelphia of no Military Importance , p . 15 - Defences of the River , 15- Loss of the American Frigate , 15 - Billingsport deserted , 15- Despondency , 15 - Howe's Camp at Germantown , 16 ...
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... River , 184 - Preserved to the United States by the Backwoods- men , 184 - Movements of George Rogers Clark , 184- Consultation with Vir- ginia Statesmen , 185- Clark at Redstone , 185- At Louisville , 185 - Schemes of Hamilton at ...
... River , 184 - Preserved to the United States by the Backwoods- men , 184 - Movements of George Rogers Clark , 184- Consultation with Vir- ginia Statesmen , 185- Clark at Redstone , 185- At Louisville , 185 - Schemes of Hamilton at ...
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... river from Fort Montgomery to Antho- ny's Nose . This now fell to the British . Overruling the direction of Governor Clinton , Putnam had ordered down two continental frigates for the defence of the chain ; but , as they were badly ...
... river from Fort Montgomery to Antho- ny's Nose . This now fell to the British . Overruling the direction of Governor Clinton , Putnam had ordered down two continental frigates for the defence of the chain ; but , as they were badly ...
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... troops as swiftly as possible to support the contest against Howe . His conduct now will test his character as a general and a patriot . CHAPTER XXV . THE CONTEST FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER . 14 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . CHAP . XXIV .
... troops as swiftly as possible to support the contest against Howe . His conduct now will test his character as a general and a patriot . CHAPTER XXV . THE CONTEST FOR THE DELAWARE RIVER . 14 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . CHAP . XXIV .
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... river was commanded by an Ameri- can flotilla composed of one frigate , smaller vessels , galleys , floating ... river ; the militia who were to have defended Red - bank disappeared , those of New Jersey held back ; from the water 1777 ...
... river was commanded by an Ameri- can flotilla composed of one frigate , smaller vessels , galleys , floating ... river ; the militia who were to have defended Red - bank disappeared , those of New Jersey held back ; from the water 1777 ...
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Seite 309 - All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Seite 311 - ... on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty of legislatures and magistrates in all future periods of this commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries of them, especially the University at Cambridge, public schools and grammar schools in the towns...
Seite 302 - Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever...
Seite 43 - SIR: — I find myself just able to hold the pen during a few minutes, and take this opportunity of expressing my sincere grief for having done, written, or said anything disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over, therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Seite 206 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
Seite 302 - Nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate, than that these people are to be free ; nor is it less certain that the two races, equally free, cannot live in the same government.
Seite 206 - ... truth is great and will prevail if left to herself; that she is the proper and sufficient antagonist to error, and has nothing to fear from the conflict, unless by human interposition disarmed of her natural weapons, free argument and debate, errors ceasing to be dangerous when it is permitted freely to contradict them...
Seite 463 - At the same time, in justice to my own feelings, I must add, that no man possesses a more sincere wish to see ample justice done to the army than I do ; and as far as my powers and influence, in a constitutional way. extend, they shall be employed to the utmost of my abilities to effect it, should there be any occasion. Let me conjure yon, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself, or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate,...
Seite 306 - ... hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth...
Seite 53 - You may swell every expense and every effort still more extravagantly; pile and accumulate every assistance you can buy or borrow; traffic and barter with every little pitiful German prince that sells and sends his subjects to the shambles...