The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Volume 2"The following work is not confined to the contest between Great Britain and the United States of America, but includes all the other parts of the war which originated from that contest. ... The form of letters, instead of chapters, is not altogether imaginary, as the author, from his arrival in America in 1770, maintained a correspondence with gentlemen in London, Rotterdam and Paris, answering in general to the prefixed dates."--Preface. |
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He planted on them five pieces of ordnance , twelve and nine pounders , withone
howitzer ; but the artillery was inadequate , and made no imprese sion ; it was
therefore soon in contemplation to storm the city . ( Dec . 16 . ] A council was held
...
He planted on them five pieces of ordnance , twelve and nine pounders , withone
howitzer ; but the artillery was inadequate , and made no imprese sion ; it was
therefore soon in contemplation to storm the city . ( Dec . 16 . ] A council was held
...
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As they are entering , their guides forsake them ; which alarms the general and
other officers , who are unacquaintcd with the pass and situation of the enemy ' s
artillery . ' They however press on . The general observing that the troops do not ...
As they are entering , their guides forsake them ; which alarms the general and
other officers , who are unacquaintcd with the pass and situation of the enemy ' s
artillery . ' They however press on . The general observing that the troops do not ...
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But the snow being deep , thie piece of artillery is brought on very slowly , and is
finally obliged to be left behind . The inain body also are led wrong . There is no
road , the way is dark and intricate , among stores , houses , boats and wharfs ...
But the snow being deep , thie piece of artillery is brought on very slowly , and is
finally obliged to be left behind . The inain body also are led wrong . There is no
road , the way is dark and intricate , among stores , houses , boats and wharfs ...
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But Mr . Henry Knox , who was unanimously . . . . elected by congress colonel of
the regiment of artillery the 17th : of last November , had been to Tyconderoga ,
and brought from . . . thence and Crown Point across the lakes , while frozen ...
But Mr . Henry Knox , who was unanimously . . . . elected by congress colonel of
the regiment of artillery the 17th : of last November , had been to Tyconderoga ,
and brought from . . . thence and Crown Point across the lakes , while frozen ...
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Finding a small intrenchment next the bridge quite empty , they concluded that
the Americans had abandoned their post , and in the most furious manner
advanced within thirty paces of their breast - work and artillery , where they met
with a ...
Finding a small intrenchment next the bridge quite empty , they concluded that
the Americans had abandoned their post , and in the most furious manner
advanced within thirty paces of their breast - work and artillery , where they met
with a ...
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Halaman 286 - ... all the privileges of trade and commerce, subject to the same duties, impositions, and restrictions, as the inhabitants thereof respectively, provided that such restrictions shall not extend so far as to prevent the removal of property imported into any state to any other state, of which the owner is an inhabitant ; provided, also, that no imposition, duties, or restriction, shall be laid by any state on the property of the United States, or either of them.
Halaman 287 - For the more convenient management of the general interests of the United States, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each State shall direct, to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November, in every year...
Halaman 288 - 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...
Halaman 287 - Each State shall maintain its own delegates in any meeting of the States and while they act as members of the committee of the States.
Halaman 290 - The United States in Congress assembled shall also have the sole and exclusive right and power of regulating the alloy and value of coin struck by their own authority, or by that of the respective states...
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Halaman 287 - Congress by less than two nor by more than seven members ; and no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years; nor shall any person, being a delegate, be capable of holding any office under the United States, for which he, or another for his benefit, receives any salary, fees, or emolument of any kind.
Halaman 289 - Whenever the legislative or executive authority or lawful agent of any state in controversy with another shall present a petition to congress, stating the matter in question and praying for a hearing, notice thereof shall be given by order of congress to the...
Halaman 288 - No state shall engage in any war without the consent of the united states in congress assembled, unless such state be actually invaded by enemies, or shall have received certain advice of a resolution being formed by some nation of Indians to invade such state, and the danger is so imminent as not to admit of a delay, till the united states in congress assembled can be consulted...
Halaman 292 - All bills of credit emitted, moneys borrowed, and debts contracted by or under the authority of Congress, before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present Confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.