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Page 72
... raise such numbers of men , as were suitable to their respective circumstances . The colonies , being accustomed to this method , have from time to time granted money to the crown , or raised troops for its service , in proportion to ...
... raise such numbers of men , as were suitable to their respective circumstances . The colonies , being accustomed to this method , have from time to time granted money to the crown , or raised troops for its service , in proportion to ...
Page 197
... raised a man , or provided a grain of ammunition , in order to such opposition . The ringleaders of riots , they ... raise money on them by your taxes ; because they are and always have been , ready to raise money by taxes among ...
... raised a man , or provided a grain of ammunition , in order to such opposition . The ringleaders of riots , they ... raise money on them by your taxes ; because they are and always have been , ready to raise money by taxes among ...
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... raised in the colonies , upon requisitions , has it not been granted to the king ? A. Yes , always ; but the requisitions have gene- rally been for some service expressed , as to raise , clothe , and pay troops , and not for money only ...
... raised in the colonies , upon requisitions , has it not been granted to the king ? A. Yes , always ; but the requisitions have gene- rally been for some service expressed , as to raise , clothe , and pay troops , and not for money only ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
The internal state of America being a true descrip | 121 |
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