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Page 265 - The United States in Congress assembled, ordered this statue to be erected in the year of our Lord 1783, in honor of George Washington, the illustrious commander in chief of the armies of the United States of America, during the war which vindicated and secured their liberty, sovereignty and independence.
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Page 272 - Council convened, and it is hereby Ordained by the Authority of the same, That all and every Person or...
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Page 530 - THIS INDENTURE made the twenty sixth day of June in the thirtieth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith &c.
Page 485 - DEDICATION To the Right Honourable, THOMAS, EARL OF DANBY, VISCOUNT LATIMER, and BARON OSBORNE of Kiveton, in Yorkshire; Lord High Treasurer of England, one of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, and Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.
Page 455 - Be it Ordained by the Mayor, Recorder, Aldermen and Assistants of the City of New York, convened in Common Council, and it is hereby Ordained by the Authority of the same, That...
Page 481 - Peace, but you shall warn the Mayor thereof, or let it to your Power, All these Points and Articles ye shall well and truly Keep, according to the Laws and Customs of this City. So help you God.
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