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 |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-5 von 100
Seite xi
... Proposed attack on New York - Hamilton for Washington to Rochambeau - British army in South Carolina - Davie and Graham at Mecklenburg - Marion and Clark - Ferguson encamps on King's Mountain - Pursuit by Americans - Victory of King's ...
... Proposed attack on New York - Hamilton for Washington to Rochambeau - British army in South Carolina - Davie and Graham at Mecklenburg - Marion and Clark - Ferguson encamps on King's Mountain - Pursuit by Americans - Victory of King's ...
Seite 7
... proposed by the French minister . In a subsequent letter to Steuben on the same subject , Hamilton remarked in Washington's name : " My senti- ments concerning public affairs correspond too much with yours . The prospect , my dear baron ...
... proposed by the French minister . In a subsequent letter to Steuben on the same subject , Hamilton remarked in Washington's name : " My senti- ments concerning public affairs correspond too much with yours . The prospect , my dear baron ...
Seite 13
... proposed . The inhabitants remonstrated , and Lincoln , partly governed by the difficulty of a retreat , continued the defence . A second parallel was completed , and the town was encircled . Again a retreat was advised , and become ...
... proposed . The inhabitants remonstrated , and Lincoln , partly governed by the difficulty of a retreat , continued the defence . A second parallel was completed , and the town was encircled . Again a retreat was advised , and become ...
Seite 14
... proposed for the consti- tution of Massachusetts . Hamilton acknowledged it , in behalf of Washington : " From a cursory view of it , it appears to me to be a very judicious one , and to possess all the requisites towards securing the ...
... proposed for the consti- tution of Massachusetts . Hamilton acknowledged it , in behalf of Washington : " From a cursory view of it , it appears to me to be a very judicious one , and to possess all the requisites towards securing the ...
Seite 17
... proposed is so obvious , that an hour ought to decide it , and if any new members are to come , they ought to set out instantly for head - quarters . Allow me , my dear sir , to give you a hint . The general will often be glad to ...
... proposed is so obvious , that an hour ought to decide it , and if any new members are to come , they ought to set out instantly for head - quarters . Allow me , my dear sir , to give you a hint . The general will often be glad to ...
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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
Beliebte Passagen
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.