A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 1 |
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... York , in October 1765 , on the subject of the stamp act , we have made some additions from the papers of the late Dr. Wil- liam S. Johnson of Connecticut , who was a member of that body . Among these papers , which have been politely ...
... York , in October 1765 , on the subject of the stamp act , we have made some additions from the papers of the late Dr. Wil- liam S. Johnson of Connecticut , who was a member of that body . Among these papers , which have been politely ...
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... York under the Dutch and the Duke of York - People of New York first represented in the Assembly in 1683 - Government of Leisler - Conduct of Governors Slaughter and Fletcher , CHAPTER III . Colonists consider themselves entitled to the ...
... York under the Dutch and the Duke of York - People of New York first represented in the Assembly in 1683 - Government of Leisler - Conduct of Governors Slaughter and Fletcher , CHAPTER III . Colonists consider themselves entitled to the ...
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... York refuses to furnish all the articles required by the mu- tiny act --- This offends the ministry --- New administration --- Duties imposed on glass and other articles in the colonies --- Board of custom house officers estab- lished ...
... York refuses to furnish all the articles required by the mu- tiny act --- This offends the ministry --- New administration --- Duties imposed on glass and other articles in the colonies --- Board of custom house officers estab- lished ...
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... York --- Campaign of 1776 unfor- tunate for America --- General Washington invested with unlimited military powers --- Capture of the Hessians at Trenton and the battle of Princeton re- vive the drooping spirits of the Americans ...
... York --- Campaign of 1776 unfor- tunate for America --- General Washington invested with unlimited military powers --- Capture of the Hessians at Trenton and the battle of Princeton re- vive the drooping spirits of the Americans ...
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... York settled by the Dutch - French discoveries under de la Salle . THE claim of Great Britain to North America , was founded on the discoveries made by John Cabot and his sons , under a com- mission from King Henry VII . Cabot was a ...
... York settled by the Dutch - French discoveries under de la Salle . THE claim of Great Britain to North America , was founded on the discoveries made by John Cabot and his sons , under a com- mission from King Henry VII . Cabot was a ...
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Page 457 - Britain ; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons of Great Britain, in Parliament assembled, had, hath, and of right ought to have, full Power and Authority to make Laws and Statutes of sufficient Force and Validity to bind the Colonies and People of America, Subjects of the Crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever.
Page 286 - But, from the necessity of the case, and a regard to the mutual interest of both countries, we cheerfully consent to the operation of such acts of the British parliament, as are bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America,...
Page 2 - BBOWN, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit : " Sertorius : or, the Roman Patriot.
Page 208 - America is obstinate; America is almost in open rebellion. I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Page 14 - ... to sail to all parts, countries, and seas of the east, of the west, and of the north...
Page 463 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Page 423 - Whereas, we all came into these parts of America, with one and the same end and aim, namely, to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the liberties of the Gospel in purity with peace...
Page 287 - American subject of trial by jury, authorize the judge's certificate to indemnify the prosecutor from damages that he might otherwise be liable to, requiring oppressive security from a claimant of ships and goods seized, before he shall be allowed to defend his property, and are subversive of American rights. "Also, 12 Geo. Ill, ch. 24, entitled 'An act for the better securing his majesty's dock yards, magazines, ships, ammunition and, stores...
Page 481 - ... the suggestions of humanity, can restrain your hands from shedding human blood in such an impious cause, we must then tell you that we will never submit to be hewers of wood or drawers of water for any ministry or nation in the world.
Page 285 - That the inhabitants of the English colonies in North America, by the immutable laws of nature, the principles of the English Constitution, and the several charters or compacts, have the following rights : Resolved, NCD 1.