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 2Robson, 1780 |
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... Britain at defiance . He proceeded therefore to fuch measures , as plainly hinted his jea- loufy of the loyalty of the Virginians , and intimated by palpable fignatures that he miftrufted them , and in- tended to behave towards them as ...
... Britain at defiance . He proceeded therefore to fuch measures , as plainly hinted his jea- loufy of the loyalty of the Virginians , and intimated by palpable fignatures that he miftrufted them , and in- tended to behave towards them as ...
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... Britain in one common bond of intereft and mutual affiftance , his return to Williamf burgh would be aš fruitless to the people as it might poffibly be dangerous to him ; but that if their pro- ceedings manifefted that happy difpofition ...
... Britain in one common bond of intereft and mutual affiftance , his return to Williamf burgh would be aš fruitless to the people as it might poffibly be dangerous to him ; but that if their pro- ceedings manifefted that happy difpofition ...
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... Britain ; on the contrary that they had an eager defire for fuch a con- nection , as it stood before the late acts of parliament . # They They were unanimous in their opinion , that a redress 16 A. D. 1776 HISTORY OF.
... Britain ; on the contrary that they had an eager defire for fuch a con- nection , as it stood before the late acts of parliament . # They They were unanimous in their opinion , that a redress 16 A. D. 1776 HISTORY OF.
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... Britain had at Detroit , and fome other parts of the remote back fettlements , with their artillery and ammunition , fhould be fubfer- vient to this defign , and the adventurer expected to draw fome affiftance , at least of volunteers ...
... Britain had at Detroit , and fome other parts of the remote back fettlements , with their artillery and ammunition , fhould be fubfer- vient to this defign , and the adventurer expected to draw fome affiftance , at least of volunteers ...
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... Britain to the latest pofterity . The deftruction of Falmouth provoked the Congress to the last degree , and probably pushed on the af- fembly of Maffachusetts - Bay to the daring measure of granting letters of marque and reprifals ...
... Britain to the latest pofterity . The deftruction of Falmouth provoked the Congress to the last degree , and probably pushed on the af- fembly of Maffachusetts - Bay to the daring measure of granting letters of marque and reprifals ...
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