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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... probably been judged sufficient for the present . I forwarded that answer to you by the last packet , and sent a copy of it by a Boston ship the beginning of last month . Therein we are told , that " his Majesty has well weighed the ...
... probably been judged sufficient for the present . I forwarded that answer to you by the last packet , and sent a copy of it by a Boston ship the beginning of last month . Therein we are told , that " his Majesty has well weighed the ...
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... probably be produced by similar circumstances . But , as the strength of an empire depends not only on the union of its parts , but on their readiness for united exertion of their common force ; and , as the dis- cussion of rights may ...
... probably be produced by similar circumstances . But , as the strength of an empire depends not only on the union of its parts , but on their readiness for united exertion of their common force ; and , as the dis- cussion of rights may ...
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... probably think it sufficient for the present to as- sert and hold forth their rights , secure , that sooner or later they must be admitted and acknowledged . The declaratory law here had too its use , viz . to pre- vent or lessen at ...
... probably think it sufficient for the present to as- sert and hold forth their rights , secure , that sooner or later they must be admitted and acknowledged . The declaratory law here had too its use , viz . to pre- vent or lessen at ...
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... probably the " Rules by which a Great Empire may be reduced to a Small One ; " or " An Edict of the King of Prussia . " See Vol . IV . pp . 387 , 399 . side is smooth ; that , I imagine , is ÆT . 67. ] 87 CORRESPONDENCE . To John ...
... probably the " Rules by which a Great Empire may be reduced to a Small One ; " or " An Edict of the King of Prussia . " See Vol . IV . pp . 387 , 399 . side is smooth ; that , I imagine , is ÆT . 67. ] 87 CORRESPONDENCE . To John ...
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... probably refer the consideration of it to a committee of Council , and that I should have notice to be heard in support of it . By the turn of his conversation , though he was not explicit , I apprehend the petition is not likely to be ...
... probably refer the consideration of it to a committee of Council , and that I should have notice to be heard in support of it . By the turn of his conversation , though he was not explicit , I apprehend the petition is not likely to be ...
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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.