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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... Britain - Communications of Gerard- Terms of treaty with Spain - and with Great Britain - Gerard returns to Paris . 426 CHAPTER XXXIII . Mission of Jay to Spain , and eventual commission to John Adams to treat with England ...
... Britain - Communications of Gerard- Terms of treaty with Spain - and with Great Britain - Gerard returns to Paris . 426 CHAPTER XXXIII . Mission of Jay to Spain , and eventual commission to John Adams to treat with England ...
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... Britain . " Since the reduction of Charleston , " was the language , we look on America at our feet . " † 66 But in America other thoughts occupied the people , confident of the final result . A letter was received not long before at ...
... Britain . " Since the reduction of Charleston , " was the language , we look on America at our feet . " † 66 But in America other thoughts occupied the people , confident of the final result . A letter was received not long before at ...
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... Britain are more substantial and real than those of France and Spain united . Her commerce is more ex- tensive than that of both her rivals , and it is an axiom that the nation which has the most extensive commerce will always have the ...
... Britain are more substantial and real than those of France and Spain united . Her commerce is more ex- tensive than that of both her rivals , and it is an axiom that the nation which has the most extensive commerce will always have the ...
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... Britain , how comes it to pass , that with all the force of Spain added , she lost so much ground in so short a time , as now to have scarcely a su- periority . We should consider what was done by France as a violent and unnatural ...
... Britain , how comes it to pass , that with all the force of Spain added , she lost so much ground in so short a time , as now to have scarcely a su- periority . We should consider what was done by France as a violent and unnatural ...
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... Britain , no doubt , encounters many serious perplex- ities and dangers , but there will be no miracle in her sur- mounting them . In Europe , by the last advices , there was a critical moment , where the chances were too equally ...
... Britain , no doubt , encounters many serious perplex- ities and dangers , but there will be no miracle in her sur- mounting them . In Europe , by the last advices , there was a critical moment , where the chances were too equally ...
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Seite 542 - No vessels of war shall be kept up in time of peace by any State, except such number only, as shall be deemed necessary by the United States in Congress assembled, for the defence of such State, or its trade ; nor shall any body of forces be kept up by any State, in time of peace, except such number only, as in the judgment of the United States, in Congress assembled, shall be deemed requisite to garrison the forts necessary for the defence of such State...
Seite 542 - ... to agree upon the number of land forces, and to make requisitions from each state for its quota, in proportion to the number of white inhabitants in such state...
Seite 340 - Confederation, to appoint all such civil officers as may be necessary for managing the general affairs of the United States.
Seite 379 - 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; when those very swords, the instruments and companions of your glory, shall be taken from your sides, and no remaining mark of military distinction left but your wants, infirmities, and scars?
Seite 412 - Neither of the two parties shall conclude either truce or peace with Great Britain, without the formal consent of the other first obtained ; and they mutually engage not to lay down their arms until the independence of the United States shall have been formally, or tacitly, assured by the treaty or treaties, that shall terminate the war.
Seite 571 - 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 519 - 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 42 - 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 388 - My God ! What can this writer have in view, by recommending such measures ? Can he be a friend to the army ? Can he be a friend to this country...
Seite 380 - ... 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.