History of the Republic of the United States of America: As Traced in the Writings of Alexander Hamilton and of His Contemporaries, Band 2D. Appleton, 1858 |
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... establishment - Exposes imperfections of articles of confederation -Urges a federal establishment - Composition of army - Rule of promotion -Land fortifications - Preparatory measures as to a navy - Establishment of arsenals - Plan of ...
... establishment - Exposes imperfections of articles of confederation -Urges a federal establishment - Composition of army - Rule of promotion -Land fortifications - Preparatory measures as to a navy - Establishment of arsenals - Plan of ...
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... establishment . If this is not done , I think it my duty to forewarn every State that nothing decisive can be at- tempted , and that this campaign , like all the former , must be chiefly defensive . " Stark was sent there to collect and ...
... establishment . If this is not done , I think it my duty to forewarn every State that nothing decisive can be at- tempted , and that this campaign , like all the former , must be chiefly defensive . " Stark was sent there to collect and ...
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... establishment of the Pub- lic credit on the solid basis of a National Revenue . An effective army could only be maintained of sufficient strength by a permanent system . These two great ob- jects of justice and security could not be ...
... establishment of the Pub- lic credit on the solid basis of a National Revenue . An effective army could only be maintained of sufficient strength by a permanent system . These two great ob- jects of justice and security could not be ...
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... establishment for pub- lic credit ; to realize the public debt at its just value ; and without adding to the burdens of the people , to supply the treasury . They have been the product of much labor and discussion , and though some ...
... establishment for pub- lic credit ; to realize the public debt at its just value ; and without adding to the burdens of the people , to supply the treasury . They have been the product of much labor and discussion , and though some ...
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... establishment of public credit , and to put a speedy and happy issue to the present ca- lamitous war , that the UNION of these States be fixed in a more solid and permanent manner , that the powers of Congress be more clearly ...
... establishment of public credit , and to put a speedy and happy issue to the present ca- lamitous war , that the UNION of these States be fixed in a more solid and permanent manner , that the powers of Congress be more clearly ...
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Adams addressed affairs American appointed army Arnold articles of confederation bank Britain British Carolina Clinton Colonel command commander-in-chief commerce committee communication conduct confederation confidence Congress continental Cornwallis corps court dear debt declared defence delegates disposition duty effect enemy engagements England establishment execution exertions favor Fayette finance force foreign France French funds give Greene gress Hamilton happy hope hundred immediately important independence influence instructions interest justice La Fayette land legislature letter loan Madison means measures ment military militia minister motives necessary necessity negotiation object obliged officers opinion peace Pennsylvania Philadelphia present principles proposed provision public credit received resolution respect revenue Rhode Island Rochambeau sentiments Sir Henry Clinton South Carolina Spain superintendent of finance supplies taxes thing tion treaty troops United urged Vergennes Virginia vote Washington West Point wish wrote York
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Seite 344 - To appoint one of their number to preside; provided, that no person be allowed to serve in the office of President more than one year in any term of three years : To ascertain the necessary sums of money to be raised for...
Seite 575 - States : regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the states ; provided that the legislative right of any state within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Seite 523 - Congress be authorized to make such requisitions in proportion to the whole number of white and other free citizens and inhabitants, of every age, sex, and condition, including those bound to servitude for a term of years, and threefifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing description, except Indians not paying taxes...
Seite 44 - To me it will appear miraculous, if our affairs can maintain themselves much longer in their present train. If either the temper or the resources of the country will not admit of an alteration, we may expect soon to be reduced to the humiliating condition of seeing the cause of America, in America, upheld by foreign arms.
Seite 384 - ... represent, also, that should they comply with the request of your late memorial, it would make you more happy and them more respectable ; that, while war should continue, you would follow their standard into the field ; and when it came to an end, you would withdraw into the shade of private life, and give the world another subject of wonder and applause ; an army victorious over its enemies, victorious over itself.
Seite 125 - Regular troops alone," said he, "are equal to the exigencies of modern war, as well for defence as offence ; and whenever a substitute is attempted, it must prove illusory and ruinous.
Seite 383 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division...
Seite 64 - ... or others should reproach him, on the supposition of my having conceived myself obliged, by his instructions, to run the risk I did. I would not for the world leave a sting in his mind that should embitter his future days.
Seite 575 - Congress assembled, shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining on peace and war, except in the cases mentioned in the sixth article — of sending and receiving ambassadors — entering into treaties and alliances: Provided, That no treaty of commerce shall be made, whereby the legislative power of the respective States shall be restrained from imposing such imposts and duties on foreigners as their own people are subjected to, or from prohibiting the exportation or importation...
Seite 383 - ... awake ; attend to your situation and redress yourselves. If the present moment be lost, every future effort is in vain ; and your threats then, wul be as empty as your entreaties now.