An Impartial History of the Present War in America: Containing an Account of Its Rise and Progress, the Political Springs Thereof with Its Various Successes and Disappointments on Both Sides, Volume 1 |
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Page 68
After that law , what man in his right senses can digni . fy those estates with the
name of freeholds ? “ The American estates are destitute of the principal
characterestic of a freehold . They are derived from royal grants for the
improvement of ...
After that law , what man in his right senses can digni . fy those estates with the
name of freeholds ? “ The American estates are destitute of the principal
characterestic of a freehold . They are derived from royal grants for the
improvement of ...
Page 177
The others who were equally anxious in this affair were those who were lovers of
constitutional liberty , as well , naturally disposed to moderation and lenient
measures ; these were greatly alarmed , at the signatures of vigour , they
perceived ...
The others who were equally anxious in this affair were those who were lovers of
constitutional liberty , as well , naturally disposed to moderation and lenient
measures ; these were greatly alarmed , at the signatures of vigour , they
perceived ...
Page 205
This kind of stile , as it was in its own naiure opprobrious , so it was also not true
in fact , be . cause those whom the court party called a rabble , behaved with as
much wisdom and discretion , as even the best of the friends of the ministry .
This kind of stile , as it was in its own naiure opprobrious , so it was also not true
in fact , be . cause those whom the court party called a rabble , behaved with as
much wisdom and discretion , as even the best of the friends of the ministry .
Page 206
But it was urged that though those who were busily employed , might not find time
to consider these matters immediately , till they began to feel their effects , yet this
was no reason why those who faw their diftant approach , should keep filent ...
But it was urged that though those who were busily employed , might not find time
to consider these matters immediately , till they began to feel their effects , yet this
was no reason why those who faw their diftant approach , should keep filent ...
Page 214
I mall always be ready to receive , The forms of the conftitution , the requests ,
and to listen to the like those of religion , were not e- complaints of ný subjects ;
but it stablished for the furm's fake , bút gives me great concerň , to find that for
the ...
I mall always be ready to receive , The forms of the conftitution , the requests ,
and to listen to the like those of religion , were not e- complaints of ný subjects ;
but it stablished for the furm's fake , bút gives me great concerň , to find that for
the ...
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