The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Ed., and Many Letters Official and Private, Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Band 8Hillard, Gray,, 1839 |
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... Treaty of Alliance and Commerce between France and the United States . To Arthur Lee . 23 February . 240 Lord North . - Rumor of a Treaty between General Wash- ington and General Howe . To David Hartley . 26 February . • 241 • Lord ...
... Treaty of Alliance and Commerce between France and the United States . To Arthur Lee . 23 February . 240 Lord North . - Rumor of a Treaty between General Wash- ington and General Howe . To David Hartley . 26 February . • 241 • Lord ...
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... treaty negotiated by Mr. Ad- ams . See Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution , Vol . IX . p . 253 . The Secret Committee of Correspondence was appointed by Congress on the 29th of November , 1775 , for the purpose of ...
... treaty negotiated by Mr. Ad- ams . See Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution , Vol . IX . p . 253 . The Secret Committee of Correspondence was appointed by Congress on the 29th of November , 1775 , for the purpose of ...
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... treaty of alliance with the court of France . These com- missioners were Benjamin Franklin , Silas Deane , and Thomas Jeffer- son . The appointment being declined by Mr. Jefferson , his place was supplied by Arthur Lee , on the 22d of ...
... treaty of alliance with the court of France . These com- missioners were Benjamin Franklin , Silas Deane , and Thomas Jeffer- son . The appointment being declined by Mr. Jefferson , his place was supplied by Arthur Lee , on the 22d of ...
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... treaties with Britain to permit the sale of them , and we have no regular means of trying and condemning them . There are , however , many here , who would purchase prizes ; we having already had several offers from persons who are ...
... treaties with Britain to permit the sale of them , and we have no regular means of trying and condemning them . There are , however , many here , who would purchase prizes ; we having already had several offers from persons who are ...
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... treaty with His Most Christian Majesty , or such other person or persons as shall be by him authorized for that purpose , for assist- ance in carrying on the present war between Great Britain and these United States . " The same clause ...
... treaty with His Most Christian Majesty , or such other person or persons as shall be by him authorized for that purpose , for assist- ance in carrying on the present war between Great Britain and these United States . " The same clause ...
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acquainted affairs affectionately alliance America answer appointed arrived Arthur Lee bills Boston Britain British Captain CHARLES W. F. DUMAS colonies Commissioners Committee conduct Congress continue copy court DAVID HARTLEY Deane dear friend DEAR SIR desire duty enclosed endeavour enemies England esteem Europe expected favor February France FRANKLIN French gentleman give glad governor hands happy hear honor hope House JAMES HUTTON JOSEPH GALLOWAY JOSEPH PRIESTLEY kind King lately letter liberty London Lord Dartmouth Lord Hillsborough Lord North Lordship Marquis de Lafayette measures mention minister ministry nation never obliged obtain occasion officers opinion packet papers Paris Parliament Passy peace perhaps person petition Philadelphia pleasure present proposed propositions province received recommended request respect SAMUEL COOPER sent sentiments ship sincere soon Spain suppose taken thing THOMAS CUSHING thought tion treaty troops VIII wish write wrote
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Seite 184 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Seite 21 - And, though the weight of reasons cannot be taken with the precision of algebraic quantities, yet, when each is thus considered separately and comparatively, and the whole lies before me, I think I can judge better, and am less liable to make a rash step ; and in fact I have found great advantage from this kind of equation, in what may be called moral or prudential algebra.
Seite 429 - Should peace arrive after another campaign or two, and afford us a little leisure, I should be happy to see your Excellency in Europe, and to accompany you, if my age and strength would permit, in visiting some of its ancient and most famous kingdoms.
Seite 40 - A SPEECH intended to have been spoken on the bill for altering the charters of the Colony of Massachusett's Bay.
Seite 153 - You know it was said he carried the sword in one hand, and the olive branch in the other; and it seems he chose to give them a taste of the sword first.
Seite 510 - We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.
Seite 147 - Colony, for contributing their Proportion to the common Defence, (such Proportion to be raised under the Authority of the General Court or General Assembly of such Province or Colony, and disposable by Parliament) and shall engage to make Provision also for the Support of the civil Government, and the Administration of Justice, in such Province or Colony, it will be proper...
Seite 384 - He that by the Plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.
Seite 374 - A variety of others have been made since of different sizes; some to be set in the lids of snuff boxes and some so small as to be worn in rings; and the numbers sold are incredible. These, with the pictures, busts and prints (of which copies upon copies are spread everywhere) have made your father's face as well known as that of the moon...
Seite 155 - STRAHAN, You are a member of Parliament, and one of that majority, which has doomed my country to destruction. You have begun to burn our towns, and murder our people. Look upon your hands, they are stained with the blood of your relations! You and I were long friends; you are now my enemy, and I am yours, B. FRANKLIN.