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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... tion to go as secretary to the embassy at the court of Versailles ; there is but one obstacle which prevents me making my mind up on the subject ; that you will know when I have the pleasure to see you . In the mean time revolve the ...
... tion to go as secretary to the embassy at the court of Versailles ; there is but one obstacle which prevents me making my mind up on the subject ; that you will know when I have the pleasure to see you . In the mean time revolve the ...
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... tion of posterity . The letter written for Washington by Hamilton , on the contrary , closes with an assurance , which would not have been made , if it had not been felt , " of esteem and re- gard . " The truth had not yet been unveiled ...
... tion of posterity . The letter written for Washington by Hamilton , on the contrary , closes with an assurance , which would not have been made , if it had not been felt , " of esteem and re- gard . " The truth had not yet been unveiled ...
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... in the name of Washington , again addressed the committee of co - opera- tion , whose powers had been enlarged . " The enemy are VOL . II . - 3 now in full force , bending their march towards Morris- ÆT . 23. ] 33 HAMILTON .
... in the name of Washington , again addressed the committee of co - opera- tion , whose powers had been enlarged . " The enemy are VOL . II . - 3 now in full force , bending their march towards Morris- ÆT . 23. ] 33 HAMILTON .
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... tion . " He then pointed out the impossibility of perform- ing its duties , commenting upon the impolicy of the new and untried system . Congress were deeply offended with the freedom of his observations , and an intimation was given to ...
... tion . " He then pointed out the impossibility of perform- ing its duties , commenting upon the impolicy of the new and untried system . Congress were deeply offended with the freedom of his observations , and an intimation was given to ...
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... tion the capture of Quebec . " Till the capital is carried , I think nothing done . Perhaps we may be able to carry it by assault . " The requisite specie , he suggested , would be obtained by a loan from Rochambeau in exchange for ...
... tion the capture of Quebec . " Till the capital is carried , I think nothing done . Perhaps we may be able to carry it by assault . " The requisite specie , he suggested , would be obtained by a loan from Rochambeau in exchange for ...
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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.