History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution: Interspersed with Biographical, Political, and Moral Observations : in Three VolumesManning and Loring, 1805 |
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... These were a ftrong ftimulus to imme- diate action , which had their full effect . The pride and valor of a renowned British com- mander could not admit of the smallest delay ; and the boldnefs of Englifh feamen urged all with the ...
... These were a ftrong ftimulus to imme- diate action , which had their full effect . The pride and valor of a renowned British com- mander could not admit of the smallest delay ; and the boldnefs of Englifh feamen urged all with the ...
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... These all appeared to lord Cornwallis , very indigefted , abfurd , and inconfiftent ideas . He immediately informed fir Henry Clinton , that he faw no means of forming a junction with him , but by York River , and that no meditated ...
... These all appeared to lord Cornwallis , very indigefted , abfurd , and inconfiftent ideas . He immediately informed fir Henry Clinton , that he faw no means of forming a junction with him , but by York River , and that no meditated ...
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... These flattering affurances and preffing en- treaties from the commander in chief , induced lord Cornwallis to evade a general action . It was his opinion , that when the combined troops arrived , he could only attempt the defence of ...
... These flattering affurances and preffing en- treaties from the commander in chief , induced lord Cornwallis to evade a general action . It was his opinion , that when the combined troops arrived , he could only attempt the defence of ...
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... these armies , before its capture , had oftenta- tiously anticipated the conqueft of the north the other had enjoyed the cruel triumph of de- vaftation and spoil , through the warmer lati- tudes of the fouth . With incredible fatigue ...
... these armies , before its capture , had oftenta- tiously anticipated the conqueft of the north the other had enjoyed the cruel triumph of de- vaftation and spoil , through the warmer lati- tudes of the fouth . With incredible fatigue ...
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... these annals , at a particular description of the fufferings of thofe victims of mifery . The compaffionate heart would rather draw a veil over those principles in human nature , which too often prompt to aggravate , rather than to ...
... these annals , at a particular description of the fufferings of thofe victims of mifery . The compaffionate heart would rather draw a veil over those principles in human nature , which too often prompt to aggravate , rather than to ...
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Página 308 - that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.
Página 449 - Lawrence ; comprehending all islands within twenty leagues of any part of the shores of the United States, and lying between lines to be drawn due east from the points where the aforesaid boundaries between Nova Scotia on the one part and East Florida on the other, shall respectively touch the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic Ocean ; excepting such islands as now are, or heretofore have been, within the limits of the said province of Nova Scotia.
Página 451 - ... any person or persons for, or by reason of the part which he or they may have taken in the present war; and that no person shall, on that account, suffer any future loss or damage, either in his person, liberty or property ; and that those who may be in confinement on such charges, at the time of the ratification of the treaty in America, shall be immediately set at liberty, and the prosecutions so commenced be discontinued.
Página 448 - River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River; thence down along the middle of that river to the forty-fifth degree of north latitude...
Página 231 - His Britannic Majesty acknowledges the said United States, viz. New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, to be free, sovereign and independent States...
Página 449 - Superior; thence through Lake Superior northward of the Isles Royal and Philipeaux, to the Long Lake ; thence through the middle of said Long Lake, and the water communication between it and the Lake of the Woods...
Página 451 - That there shall be no future confiscations made, nor any prosecutions commenced against any person or persons, for or by reason of the part which he or they may have taken in the present War ; and that no person shall on that account suffer any future loss or damage either in his person, liberty, or property...
Página 450 - IT is agreed that creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in sterling money, of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted.
Página 448 - Cataraquy; thence along the middle of said river into Lake Ontario; through the middle of said lake until it strikes the communication by water between that lake and Lake Erie; thence along the middle of said communication into Lake Erie through the middle of said lake...
Página 310 - Majesty shall, with all convenient speed, and without causing any destruction, or carrying away any negroes or other property of -the American inhabitants, withdraw all his armies...