History of the Republic of the United States of America: As Traced in the Writings of Alexander Hamilton and of His Contemporaries, Volum 2D. Appleton, 1858 |
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Side 17
... best disposition in every member to promote the objects in view . It appears to me of the greatest importance , and even of absolute VOL . II . - 2 necessity , that a small committee should be immediately appointed ÆT . 23. ] 17 HAMILTON .
... best disposition in every member to promote the objects in view . It appears to me of the greatest importance , and even of absolute VOL . II . - 2 necessity , that a small committee should be immediately appointed ÆT . 23. ] 17 HAMILTON .
Side 18
... immediately appointed to reside near head - quarters , vested with all the powers which Congress have , so far as respects the pur- pose of a full co - operation with the French fleet and army on the continent . Their authority should ...
... immediately appointed to reside near head - quarters , vested with all the powers which Congress have , so far as respects the pur- pose of a full co - operation with the French fleet and army on the continent . Their authority should ...
Side 22
... immediately wrote to Washington . He advised him to inquire of the committee as to the competency of their powers , - " whether they can give you such support as will warrant your engaging in a co- operation with the French forces for ...
... immediately wrote to Washington . He advised him to inquire of the committee as to the competency of their powers , - " whether they can give you such support as will warrant your engaging in a co- operation with the French forces for ...
Side 24
... immediately upon the States for specific aids of men , provisions , forage , and the means of transportation . " Estimating the force of the enemy at New York at seventeen thousand five hundred men , a total of forty thousand ...
... immediately upon the States for specific aids of men , provisions , forage , and the means of transportation . " Estimating the force of the enemy at New York at seventeen thousand five hundred men , a total of forty thousand ...
Side 31
... immediately aim a blow at West Point . If he does , we have every thing to apprehend from the total want of provision in the garrison , which has been for some time on half allowance . " Under this apprehension , he earnestly cautioned ...
... immediately aim a blow at West Point . If he does , we have every thing to apprehend from the total want of provision in the garrison , which has been for some time on half allowance . " Under this apprehension , he earnestly cautioned ...
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History of the Republic of the United States of America: As Traced ..., Volum 2 John Church Hamilton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1858 |
History of the Republic of the United States of America: As Traced ..., Volum 2 John Church Hamilton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1858 |
History of the Republic of the United States of America: As Traced ..., Volum 2 John Church Hamilton Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1858 |
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Side 344 - To appoint one of their number to preside; provided, that no person be allowed to serve in the office of President more than one year in any term of three years : To ascertain the necessary sums of money to be raised for...
Side 575 - States : regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the states ; provided that the legislative right of any state within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Side 523 - Congress be authorized to make such requisitions in proportion to the whole number of white and other free citizens and inhabitants, of every age, sex, and condition, including those bound to servitude for a term of years, and threefifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing description, except Indians not paying taxes...
Side 44 - To me it will appear miraculous, if our affairs can maintain themselves much longer in their present train. If either the temper or the resources of the country will not admit of an alteration, we may expect soon to be reduced to the humiliating condition of seeing the cause of America, in America, upheld by foreign arms.
Side 384 - ... represent, also, that should they comply with the request of your late memorial, it would make you more happy and them more respectable ; that, while war should continue, you would follow their standard into the field ; and when it came to an end, you would withdraw into the shade of private life, and give the world another subject of wonder and applause ; an army victorious over its enemies, victorious over itself.
Side 125 - Regular troops alone," said he, "are equal to the exigencies of modern war, as well for defence as offence ; and whenever a substitute is attempted, it must prove illusory and ruinous.
Side 383 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division...
Side 64 - ... or others should reproach him, on the supposition of my having conceived myself obliged, by his instructions, to run the risk I did. I would not for the world leave a sting in his mind that should embitter his future days.
Side 575 - Congress assembled, shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining on peace and war, except in the cases mentioned in the sixth article — of sending and receiving ambassadors — entering into treaties and alliances: Provided, That no treaty of commerce shall be made, whereby the legislative power of the respective States shall be restrained from imposing such imposts and duties on foreigners as their own people are subjected to, or from prohibiting the exportation or importation...
Side 383 - ... awake ; attend to your situation and redress yourselves. If the present moment be lost, every future effort is in vain ; and your threats then, wul be as empty as your entreaties now.