American Military Biography: Containing the Lives, Characters, and Anecdotes of the Officers of the Revolution who Were Most Distinguished in Achieving Our National Independencesubscribers, 1825 - 431 páginas |
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... regiments sent to Boston . Alarmed at these circum stances , the inhabitants of Boston beseeched the governor t convene another assembly ; but he treated their request with contempt . The crisis required something to be done , withou ...
... regiments sent to Boston . Alarmed at these circum stances , the inhabitants of Boston beseeched the governor t convene another assembly ; but he treated their request with contempt . The crisis required something to be done , withou ...
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... regiments of the king's troops . The ebullitions of popular feeling , were so high as to oc- casion great alarm with ... regiment , and some rope - makers , in front of Mr. Gray's rope - walk . This was followed by a more alarming out ...
... regiments of the king's troops . The ebullitions of popular feeling , were so high as to oc- casion great alarm with ... regiment , and some rope - makers , in front of Mr. Gray's rope - walk . This was followed by a more alarming out ...
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... regiment , which was more culpable than any other ; but he was informed that not a soldier should be left in town ; he was reluctantly compelled to comply , and within four days not a Red - coat remained . This tragical affair pro ...
... regiment , which was more culpable than any other ; but he was informed that not a soldier should be left in town ; he was reluctantly compelled to comply , and within four days not a Red - coat remained . This tragical affair pro ...
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... regiment , ordered a soldier to offer a countryman an old rusty musket . A man from Billerica was caught by this bait , and purchased the gun for three dollars . The unfortunate man was immediately seized by Nesbit and confined in the ...
... regiment , ordered a soldier to offer a countryman an old rusty musket . A man from Billerica was caught by this bait , and purchased the gun for three dollars . The unfortunate man was immediately seized by Nesbit and confined in the ...
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... regiment of grenadiers , who undertook to disperse , and fired upon a party of militia at Lexing- ton , several of whom were killed , which was the first blood spilt in that memorable war and revolution , that separated Great Britain ...
... regiment of grenadiers , who undertook to disperse , and fired upon a party of militia at Lexing- ton , several of whom were killed , which was the first blood spilt in that memorable war and revolution , that separated Great Britain ...
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Página 67 - All laws of the particular States contrary to the Constitution or laws of the United States to be utterly void; and the better to prevent such laws being passed, the Governor or President...
Página viii - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Página 214 - That party had been with me as Volunteers the same morning at Whitehaven; some complaisance therefore, was their due: — I had but a moment to think how I might gratify them, and at the same time do your Ladyship the least Injury.
Página 185 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 67 - The Legislature of the United States to have power to institute Courts in each State for the determination of all matters of general concern.
Página 78 - In proportion as these impressions were. entertained with sincerity, and uttered with motives and for purposes which might appear to me commendable, would be the difficulty (until they could be removed by evidence of their being erroneous) of explanation or apology. The disavowal required of me by Colonel Burr, in a general and indefinite form, was out of my power...
Página 214 - Ranger, and to have detained him until, through his means, a general and fair exchange of prisoners, as well in Europe as in America, had been effected. When I was informed by some men whom I met at landing that his Lordship was absent, I walked back to my boat, determined to leave the island.
Página 182 - With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Página xii - Ticonderoga, on the evening of the 9th day of May, 1775, with two hundred and thirty valiant Green Mountain Boys, and it was with the utmost difficulty that I procured boats to cross the lake.
Página xvii - Soon after this, my companion in captivity, John Stuart, was killed by the savages; and the man that came with my brother returned home by himself. We were then in a dangerous, helpless situation, exposed daily to perils and death, among savages and wild beasts, not a white man in the country but ourselves.