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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... to be appre- hended if some change does not speedily take place . Every information I obtain makes me fear we shall be driven to the necessity of a general forage upon the country . To do this , I wish you to CHAPTER XX.
... to be appre- hended if some change does not speedily take place . Every information I obtain makes me fear we shall be driven to the necessity of a general forage upon the country . To do this , I wish you to CHAPTER XX.
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... obtaining troops in Germany were attended with little success , " and the motive to exchange would therefore be stronger . La Luzerne had transmitted an extract from a recent document prepared at Madrid . In allusion to it , Hamilton ...
... obtaining troops in Germany were attended with little success , " and the motive to exchange would therefore be stronger . La Luzerne had transmitted an extract from a recent document prepared at Madrid . In allusion to it , Hamilton ...
Side 29
... obtain which we must make one great effort this cam- paign . The present instance of the friendship of the court of France is attended with every circumstance that can render it important and agreeable - that can interest our gratitude ...
... obtain which we must make one great effort this cam- paign . The present instance of the friendship of the court of France is attended with every circumstance that can render it important and agreeable - that can interest our gratitude ...
Side 30
... obtain , she is at this time full of flour . I speak to you in the language of frankness and as a friend . I do not mean to make any insinuations unfavorable to the State . I am aware of the embarrassments the govern- ment labors under ...
... obtain , she is at this time full of flour . I speak to you in the language of frankness and as a friend . I do not mean to make any insinuations unfavorable to the State . I am aware of the embarrassments the govern- ment labors under ...
Side 47
... obtained by a loan from Rochambeau in exchange for flour to be delivered from time to time . He adds " We should endeavor at all events to get the count to send the fleet to Boston and come with the army this way ; at least this should ...
... obtained by a loan from Rochambeau in exchange for flour to be delivered from time to time . He adds " We should endeavor at all events to get the count to send the fleet to Boston and come with the army this way ; at least this should ...
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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 542 - No vessels of war shall be kept up in time of peace by any State, except such number only, as shall be deemed necessary by the United States in Congress assembled, for the defence of such State, or its trade ; nor shall any body of forces be kept up by any State, in time of peace, except such number only, as in the judgment of the United States, in Congress assembled, shall be deemed requisite to garrison the forts necessary for the defence of such State...
Side 542 - ... to agree upon the number of land forces, and to make requisitions from each state for its quota, in proportion to the number of white inhabitants in such state...
Side 340 - Confederation, to appoint all such civil officers as may be necessary for managing the general affairs of the United States.
Side 379 - 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; when those very swords, the instruments and companions of your glory, shall be taken from your sides, and no remaining mark of military distinction left but your wants, infirmities, and scars?
Side 412 - Neither of the two parties shall conclude either truce or peace with Great Britain, without the formal consent of the other first obtained ; and they mutually engage not to lay down their arms until the independence of the United States shall have been formally, or tacitly, assured by the treaty or treaties, that shall terminate the war.
Side 571 - 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 519 - 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 42 - 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 388 - My God ! What can this writer have in view, by recommending such measures ? Can he be a friend to the army ? Can he be a friend to this country...
Side 380 - ... 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.