Biographical Sketches of the Signers of the Declaration of American Independence: The Declaration Historically Considered ; and a Sketch of the Leading Events Connected with the Adoption of the Articles of Confederation and of the Federal ConstitutionDerby & Jackson, 1858 - 384 strani |
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... chosen a delegate to the Continental Congress , and was again re - elected in 1776 . He was one of the committee appointed to devise a plan for the confederation of the States , " as proposed a June , by Dr. Franklin . He warmly ...
... chosen a delegate to the Continental Congress , and was again re - elected in 1776 . He was one of the committee appointed to devise a plan for the confederation of the States , " as proposed a June , by Dr. Franklin . He warmly ...
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... chosen Pres- ident of New Hampshire , and held that responsible of- fice until 1793 , when he was elected the first governor of that State , under the Federal Constitution . * He held the office one year , and then resigning it , he ...
... chosen Pres- ident of New Hampshire , and held that responsible of- fice until 1793 , when he was elected the first governor of that State , under the Federal Constitution . * He held the office one year , and then resigning it , he ...
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... chosen by that body , one of the Committee of Safety . * When , in 1775 , the people of that State organized a temporary government , Mr. Whipple was chosen a member of the Council . In January , 1776 , he was chosen a delegate to the ...
... chosen by that body , one of the Committee of Safety . * When , in 1775 , the people of that State organized a temporary government , Mr. Whipple was chosen a member of the Council . In January , 1776 , he was chosen a delegate to the ...
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... lawyer , the others being chosen fi oni among civilians , distinguished for sound judgment , and a good education . Matthew Thornton ATTHEW THORNTON was born in Ire land , WILLIAM WHIPPLE . 19 Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple,
... lawyer , the others being chosen fi oni among civilians , distinguished for sound judgment , and a good education . Matthew Thornton ATTHEW THORNTON was born in Ire land , WILLIAM WHIPPLE . 19 Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple,
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... chosen Speaker of the House . " In September of the same year , he was appointed a delegate to the Continental Congress for one year , and was permitted to sign his name to the Declaration of Independence , when he took his seat in ...
... chosen Speaker of the House . " In September of the same year , he was appointed a delegate to the Continental Congress for one year , and was permitted to sign his name to the Declaration of Independence , when he took his seat in ...
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