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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... considered it as a moft righteous , as well as moft ne- ceffary proceeding , to wafte them by fire and fword . The right of Great Britain to do with America as fhe pleafed , and to affefs the people by acts of parlia- ment , without her ...
... considered it as a moft righteous , as well as moft ne- ceffary proceeding , to wafte them by fire and fword . The right of Great Britain to do with America as fhe pleafed , and to affefs the people by acts of parlia- ment , without her ...
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... considered loyal , it was only the ne- ceffity , and not principle , that drove them to the royal ftandard . Governor Tryon was placed at the head of this new corps , who already in his civil capacity com- manded the militia , and who ...
... considered loyal , it was only the ne- ceffity , and not principle , that drove them to the royal ftandard . Governor Tryon was placed at the head of this new corps , who already in his civil capacity com- manded the militia , and who ...
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... considered them unjust and erroneous ; while others were sometimes on one side and sometimes on the other , according as their hopes of interest or preferment prevailed . At the conclusion of this campaign the hopes of the most fanguine ...
... considered them unjust and erroneous ; while others were sometimes on one side and sometimes on the other , according as their hopes of interest or preferment prevailed . At the conclusion of this campaign the hopes of the most fanguine ...
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... , ever fince the pafling of the Quebec Bill , considered the ministry as their friends , employed their pens and interest in support . ! ing this unnatural war , and their priests began ing $ 7 % A. D. 1778 1 HISTORY OF 1 ...
... , ever fince the pafling of the Quebec Bill , considered the ministry as their friends , employed their pens and interest in support . ! ing this unnatural war , and their priests began ing $ 7 % A. D. 1778 1 HISTORY OF 1 ...
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... considered by poste . rity as having done an honourable and a just thing . It was his success that laid the foundation of Navery in Rome , and though the government had more of the shining tinsel of external majesty , yet it lost its ...
... considered by poste . rity as having done an honourable and a just thing . It was his success that laid the foundation of Navery in Rome , and though the government had more of the shining tinsel of external majesty , yet it lost its ...
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