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... four millions of dollars , ) and the amount of the unfunded and floating debt , ( including the various issues of treasury notes , ) seventeen millions of dol- lars , which is in a gradual course of payment . There will , probably , be ...
... four millions of dollars , ) and the amount of the unfunded and floating debt , ( including the various issues of treasury notes , ) seventeen millions of dol- lars , which is in a gradual course of payment . There will , probably , be ...
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... four ships , to rate not less than 74 guns ; and six frigates , to rate 44 guns each . " This act has been partly carried into effect , by building three ships of the rate of 74 guns , and three frigates of 44 guns , in the Atlantic ...
... four ships , to rate not less than 74 guns ; and six frigates , to rate 44 guns each . " This act has been partly carried into effect , by building three ships of the rate of 74 guns , and three frigates of 44 guns , in the Atlantic ...
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... the approaching crisis , and render that service so loudly called for by every friend to his country . With these views it is well known that between three and four thousand mounted men , rallied round the standard of their country 5 [ 14 ]
... the approaching crisis , and render that service so loudly called for by every friend to his country . With these views it is well known that between three and four thousand mounted men , rallied round the standard of their country 5 [ 14 ]
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... four and five hundred men , commanded by Rias Hammida , who bore the title of admiral . She struck her flag after a running fight of 25 minutes . The admiral was killed at the com- mencement of the action . After the Guerriere , ( who ...
... four and five hundred men , commanded by Rias Hammida , who bore the title of admiral . She struck her flag after a running fight of 25 minutes . The admiral was killed at the com- mencement of the action . After the Guerriere , ( who ...
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... four hundred and six prisoners , includ- ing the wounded . The prisoners state about thirty were killed and thrown overboard . Their squadron is said to be cruising in our vicinity ; five days ago they were off this place . Unless I ...
... four hundred and six prisoners , includ- ing the wounded . The prisoners state about thirty were killed and thrown overboard . Their squadron is said to be cruising in our vicinity ; five days ago they were off this place . Unless I ...
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Page 1 - I have the honour to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant, JAMES BRYCE The Honourable ROBERT BACON, Secretary of State.
Page 7 - An act for enrolling or licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries, and for regulating the same.
Page 9 - Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be directed to prepare and report to the senate at their next session, a plan for the application of such means as are within the power of Congress, to the purposes of opening roads and making canals...
Page 5 - Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to transmit copies of the foregoing report and resolutions to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress, with a request that they will...
Page 6 - No other single operation, within the power of government, can more effectually tend to strengthen and perpetuate that union which secures external independence, domestic peace, and internal liberty.
Page 9 - That before a clearance be granted to any vessel bound on a foreign voyage, the master thereof shall deliver to the collector of the customs a list containing the names, places of birth, and residence, and a description of the persons who compose his ship's company, to which list the oath or affirmation of the captain shall be annexed...