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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... those who from duty and affection to their King and Country oppofed the prefent measures , and who from principle and conviction differed with the multitude in political principles . That these were the means to afford fecurity ...
... those who from duty and affection to their King and Country oppofed the prefent measures , and who from principle and conviction differed with the multitude in political principles . That these were the means to afford fecurity ...
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... those severe charges and implications in the former part of it . They con- fidered the fmooth words as nothing more than politi- cal court fineffe , to which all courtiers are accuftom- ed , without ever intending to perform what they ...
... those severe charges and implications in the former part of it . They con- fidered the fmooth words as nothing more than politi- cal court fineffe , to which all courtiers are accuftom- ed , without ever intending to perform what they ...
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... those acts which the Governor was for putting in execution as acts of tyranny and oppreffion , which he for the fake of his own intereft wanted to force upon them . They were irritated with the thought of having new taxing impofed on ...
... those acts which the Governor was for putting in execution as acts of tyranny and oppreffion , which he for the fake of his own intereft wanted to force upon them . They were irritated with the thought of having new taxing impofed on ...
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... those friends of government who had rendered themselves obnoxious to the people , to continue with fafety in the country , as well as by a number of run - a - way ne- groes , and fupported by the frigates of war which were upon the ...
... those friends of government who had rendered themselves obnoxious to the people , to continue with fafety in the country , as well as by a number of run - a - way ne- groes , and fupported by the frigates of war which were upon the ...
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... those who were the best friends to government to the fame lofs of property , danger and deftruction with the moft incorrigible rebels .-- It was faid to establish a precedent of a most danger- ous nature in the new world , by giving a ...
... those who were the best friends to government to the fame lofs of property , danger and deftruction with the moft incorrigible rebels .-- It was faid to establish a precedent of a most danger- ous nature in the new world , by giving a ...
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