A New American Biographical Dictionary: Or, Rememberancer of the Departed Heroes, Sages, and Statesmen, of America ; Confined Exclusively to Those who Have Signalized Themselves in Either Capacity, in the Revolutionary War ; with Important Alteratons and AdditionsT.J. Rogers, 1824 - 504 strani |
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... Adams , a Hancock , and others . Here the soldier , whose am- bition is patriotism and glory , may be stimulated to acquire the laurels gai 1 by a Washington , a Greene , a Montgome- ry , a Wayne , a Warren , and their compatriots . And ...
... Adams , a Hancock , and others . Here the soldier , whose am- bition is patriotism and glory , may be stimulated to acquire the laurels gai 1 by a Washington , a Greene , a Montgome- ry , a Wayne , a Warren , and their compatriots . And ...
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... Adams , it was agreed not to import and consume British manufactures . In 1769 , both houses of parliament passed a joint address to his majesty , approbatory of his measures , and that they would support him in such further measures as ...
... Adams , it was agreed not to import and consume British manufactures . In 1769 , both houses of parliament passed a joint address to his majesty , approbatory of his measures , and that they would support him in such further measures as ...
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... Adams , Mr. Franklin , Mr. Sherman , and Mr. R. R. Livingston . Mr. Jefferson , though the youngest on the committee , was chair- man , he having received one more vote than Mr. Adams.- The committee met and appointed Mr. Jefferson and ...
... Adams , Mr. Franklin , Mr. Sherman , and Mr. R. R. Livingston . Mr. Jefferson , though the youngest on the committee , was chair- man , he having received one more vote than Mr. Adams.- The committee met and appointed Mr. Jefferson and ...
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... ADAMS , SAMUEL , one of the most distinguished patriots of the American Revolution , was born in Boston , Massa- chusetts , on the 22d of September , 1722. His ancestors were among the first settlers in New England . His parents were ...
... ADAMS , SAMUEL , one of the most distinguished patriots of the American Revolution , was born in Boston , Massa- chusetts , on the 22d of September , 1722. His ancestors were among the first settlers in New England . His parents were ...
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... Adams , who never demanded the amount , although it was nearly half the value of his original stock . This , and other losses , soon consumed all he had . At the age of twenty - five , his father died , and , as he was the oldest son ...
... Adams , who never demanded the amount , although it was nearly half the value of his original stock . This , and other losses , soon consumed all he had . At the age of twenty - five , his father died , and , as he was the oldest son ...
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