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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... York , in October following . They also resolved to send circulars to the seve- ral assemblies , requesting their concurrence . Twenty - eight deputies , from Massachusetts , Rhode Island , Connecticut , New York , New Jersey ...
... York , in October following . They also resolved to send circulars to the seve- ral assemblies , requesting their concurrence . Twenty - eight deputies , from Massachusetts , Rhode Island , Connecticut , New York , New Jersey ...
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... the spirit of opposition , although not less deep , was less loud , they unloaded some of the cargoes and stored the tea in damp cellars , where it soon moulded . Whole cargoes were returned from New York and vi INTRODUCTION .
... the spirit of opposition , although not less deep , was less loud , they unloaded some of the cargoes and stored the tea in damp cellars , where it soon moulded . Whole cargoes were returned from New York and vi INTRODUCTION .
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... York and Philadelphia . When the news of the destruction of the tea reached England , they determined to punish the people of Boston . In 1774 , a bill was passed in parliament , called the Boston Port Bill , to discontinue the landing ...
... York and Philadelphia . When the news of the destruction of the tea reached England , they determined to punish the people of Boston . In 1774 , a bill was passed in parliament , called the Boston Port Bill , to discontinue the landing ...
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... York , at this period , was attributed to a suggestion made by Mr. Adams . It has been said , with confidence , that he was the first man who pro- posed it in Massachusetts . In consequence of the act imposing duties , in 1767 ADAMS . 11.
... York , at this period , was attributed to a suggestion made by Mr. Adams . It has been said , with confidence , that he was the first man who pro- posed it in Massachusetts . In consequence of the act imposing duties , in 1767 ADAMS . 11.
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... York . So obnoxious had he rendered himself , that an act of outlawry against him was passed by the government of that colony , and five hundred guineas were offered for his apprehension ; but his party was too numerous and too faithful ...
... York . So obnoxious had he rendered himself , that an act of outlawry against him was passed by the government of that colony , and five hundred guineas were offered for his apprehension ; but his party was too numerous and too faithful ...
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