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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... respect that was due to his merit , as well as to the gallantry which fignalized his last moments . The English prifoners were treated with great great kindness : but the Americans who had joined the ३० A. D. 1776 HISTORY OF.
... respect that was due to his merit , as well as to the gallantry which fignalized his last moments . The English prifoners were treated with great great kindness : but the Americans who had joined the ३० A. D. 1776 HISTORY OF.
Page 31
... respect to the number of veffels and tonnage , and these were al- fo crowded with people ; but the fhips were without force , and continued months without hands to navi- gate them . The rebels took poffeffion of Norfolk , and the fleet ...
... respect to the number of veffels and tonnage , and these were al- fo crowded with people ; but the fhips were without force , and continued months without hands to navi- gate them . The rebels took poffeffion of Norfolk , and the fleet ...
Page 59
... respect that could be poffibly fhewn to a deliverer . The affembly of the province were not lefs zealous in their public acknowledgements . His answer was proper , modeft , and Lecoming his fituation .-- He fpoke like a man that did not ...
... respect that could be poffibly fhewn to a deliverer . The affembly of the province were not lefs zealous in their public acknowledgements . His answer was proper , modeft , and Lecoming his fituation .-- He fpoke like a man that did not ...
Page 99
... respect to the colonies , declaring the unani- mity of their citizens in defending their rights at all rifques , and they fignified their confidence and truft in the vigorous exertions of the city of London to- wards reftoring union ...
... respect to the colonies , declaring the unani- mity of their citizens in defending their rights at all rifques , and they fignified their confidence and truft in the vigorous exertions of the city of London to- wards reftoring union ...
Page 110
... respect , and worse in fome , than any other inftrument of arbitrary power ; and that the an- tient whigs , like the moderns , contended not for names , but for things . They affirmed further , that the tories , now , as well as ...
... respect , and worse in fome , than any other inftrument of arbitrary power ; and that the an- tient whigs , like the moderns , contended not for names , but for things . They affirmed further , that the tories , now , as well as ...
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