A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volume 20Bureau of national literature, Incorporated, 1916 - Presidents |
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... studied English . French and Chinese languages at Hong Kong , and be- came interested in military affairs ; as head of diplomatic commission to treat with Spain in 1896 , he sold out the Filipino in- surgents , and after a quarrel with ...
... studied English . French and Chinese languages at Hong Kong , and be- came interested in military affairs ; as head of diplomatic commission to treat with Spain in 1896 , he sold out the Filipino in- surgents , and after a quarrel with ...
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... studied law and was a distinguished member of Massachusetts Convention for ratifying the Constitution in 1788 ; member of State legis- lature in Congress from 1789 to 1797 ; was conspicuous for his eloquence and patriotism ; devoutly ...
... studied law and was a distinguished member of Massachusetts Convention for ratifying the Constitution in 1788 ; member of State legis- lature in Congress from 1789 to 1797 ; was conspicuous for his eloquence and patriotism ; devoutly ...
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... studied made pro- found research . Mr. Badger married three times , in each case forming an alliance with a distinguished family . He was prostrated by a stroke of paralysis Jan. 5 , 1863 , and , after a lingering illness , died May 11 ...
... studied made pro- found research . Mr. Badger married three times , in each case forming an alliance with a distinguished family . He was prostrated by a stroke of paralysis Jan. 5 , 1863 , and , after a lingering illness , died May 11 ...
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... studied in Goet- tingen and Berlin : spent some ten years as teacher and writer ; appointed collector of the Port of Boston in 1838 ; Secretary of the Navy in 1845 ; minister to Great Britain in 1846 ; in 1844 published first volume of ...
... studied in Goet- tingen and Berlin : spent some ten years as teacher and writer ; appointed collector of the Port of Boston in 1838 ; Secretary of the Navy in 1845 ; minister to Great Britain in 1846 ; in 1844 published first volume of ...
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... studied law and began the practice of his profession at Lexington , Ky .; elected a Representative to the 11th Congress as a Democrat ( to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of George M. Bibb ) , and served from Feb. 2 , 1815 ...
... studied law and began the practice of his profession at Lexington , Ky .; elected a Representative to the 11th Congress as a Democrat ( to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of George M. Bibb ) , and served from Feb. 2 , 1815 ...
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