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... issued setting aside all the lands west of the colonies and extending to the western limits of the British possessions as Crown lands . These lands were reserved for the use of the Indians and the colonists were forbidden to make ...
... issued setting aside all the lands west of the colonies and extending to the western limits of the British possessions as Crown lands . These lands were reserved for the use of the Indians and the colonists were forbidden to make ...
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... issued Oct. 7 , 1763 , forbidding colonial governors from making land grants west of sources of the rivers flowing into the At- lantic . As the result of treaties , purchase and war , the Indians were eventually trans- planted to the ...
... issued Oct. 7 , 1763 , forbidding colonial governors from making land grants west of sources of the rivers flowing into the At- lantic . As the result of treaties , purchase and war , the Indians were eventually trans- planted to the ...
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... issued a proclamation ordering the arrest of the Leander's captain if found within the juris- diction of the United States ( See page 390 ) . organi- League to Enforce Peace . -This Its zation was formed in Philadelphia on June 17 ...
... issued a proclamation ordering the arrest of the Leander's captain if found within the juris- diction of the United States ( See page 390 ) . organi- League to Enforce Peace . -This Its zation was formed in Philadelphia on June 17 ...
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... issued $ 150,000,000 of Treas- ury notes , the law authorizing their issue making them legal tender for all private debts and public dues except duties on im- ports and interest on the public debt . constitutionality of the act ...
... issued $ 150,000,000 of Treas- ury notes , the law authorizing their issue making them legal tender for all private debts and public dues except duties on im- ports and interest on the public debt . constitutionality of the act ...
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... issued . Total subscriptions by the public amounted to $ 4.617.532.300 ; so that the amount is- sued became $ 3.808,766.150 . Nine and one- half million persons subscribed . The bonds mature on November 15 , 1942 , but may be redeemed ...
... issued . Total subscriptions by the public amounted to $ 4.617.532.300 ; so that the amount is- sued became $ 3.808,766.150 . Nine and one- half million persons subscribed . The bonds mature on November 15 , 1942 , but may be redeemed ...
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Page 240 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Page 170 - ... means commerce among the several States or with foreign nations, or in any Territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia, or between any such Territory and another, or between any such Territory and any State or foreign nation, or between the District of Columbia and any State or Territory or foreign nation...
Page 172 - ... (b) Consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms or other insignia of the United States, or of any State or municipality, or of any foreign nation, or any simulation thereof.
Page 240 - To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
Page 23 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.