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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... immediately . In 1767 , an act passed the British parliament , laying a hea- vy duty on tea , glass , paper , and other articles . This act re - kindled the resentment and excited a general opposition among the people of the colonies ...
... immediately . In 1767 , an act passed the British parliament , laying a hea- vy duty on tea , glass , paper , and other articles . This act re - kindled the resentment and excited a general opposition among the people of the colonies ...
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... immediately withdrawn from the town . The mission , however , proved unsuccessful , and an- other resolution was immediately adopted , that a new com- mittee be chosen to wait a second time upon governor Hutch- inson for the purpose of ...
... immediately withdrawn from the town . The mission , however , proved unsuccessful , and an- other resolution was immediately adopted , that a new com- mittee be chosen to wait a second time upon governor Hutch- inson for the purpose of ...
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... immediately sent his secretary to dissolve the assembly , who found the door locked . He de- manded entrance , but was answered , that his desire could not be complied with , until some important business , then before the house , was ...
... immediately sent his secretary to dissolve the assembly , who found the door locked . He de- manded entrance , but was answered , that his desire could not be complied with , until some important business , then before the house , was ...
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... immediately to pro- ceed . The commander in chief now addressed his men , repre- senting that they had been , for a number of years , a scourge to arbitrary power , and famed for their valor ; and concluded with saying , " I now propose ...
... immediately to pro- ceed . The commander in chief now addressed his men , repre- senting that they had been , for a number of years , a scourge to arbitrary power , and famed for their valor ; and concluded with saying , " I now propose ...
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... immediately surrendered . Crown Point was taken the same day , and the capture of a sloop of war soon afterwards made Allen and his brave party complete masters of lake Champlain . • In the fall of 1775 , he was sent twice into Canada ...
... immediately surrendered . Crown Point was taken the same day , and the capture of a sloop of war soon afterwards made Allen and his brave party complete masters of lake Champlain . • In the fall of 1775 , he was sent twice into Canada ...
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