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... resolved that we will support the association of the 22d of June , 1769 , and the com- mittee be directed to cause the same to be carried into effect with the utmost strictness . " The citizens of St. Mary's , Queen Anne's , and several ...
... resolved that we will support the association of the 22d of June , 1769 , and the com- mittee be directed to cause the same to be carried into effect with the utmost strictness . " The citizens of St. Mary's , Queen Anne's , and several ...
Page 116
... Resolved , unanimously , That the representatives of the Freemen of this Province , in their legislative capacity , with the assent of the other part of the legislature , have the sole right to lay taxes and impositions on the ...
... Resolved , unanimously , That the representatives of the Freemen of this Province , in their legislative capacity , with the assent of the other part of the legislature , have the sole right to lay taxes and impositions on the ...
Page 118
... resolved not to have any further dealings with the inhabitants of Rhode Island , on account of their violation of the non - importation agreement . Three days later the people of Prince George's , in public meeting , declared their ...
... resolved not to have any further dealings with the inhabitants of Rhode Island , on account of their violation of the non - importation agreement . Three days later the people of Prince George's , in public meeting , declared their ...
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... Resolved , That the partial repeal of the American Revenue Act , is rather a banter on our understanding , or a trap to ensnare us , than an argument to induce us to depart from the non - importing scheme . " III . Resolved , That an ...
... Resolved , That the partial repeal of the American Revenue Act , is rather a banter on our understanding , or a trap to ensnare us , than an argument to induce us to depart from the non - importing scheme . " III . Resolved , That an ...
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... Resolved , unanimously , That the Association entered into the 22d of June , 1769 , be strictly adhered to . " IV . Resolved , unanimously , That those six persons , ' who style themselves ' the mer- chants and traders of Baltimore Town ...
... Resolved , unanimously , That the Association entered into the 22d of June , 1769 , be strictly adhered to . " IV . Resolved , unanimously , That those six persons , ' who style themselves ' the mer- chants and traders of Baltimore Town ...
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Page 494 - Happy in the confirmation of our Independence and Sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable Nation, I resign with satisfaction the Appointment I accepted with diffidence. A diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our Cause, the support of the Supreme Power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven.
Page 386 - It is agreed that the Congress shall earnestly recommend it to the legislatures of the respective states, to provide for the restitution of all estates, rights and properties, which have been confiscated, belonging to real British subjects...
Page 623 - ... actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.
Page 493 - MR. PRESIDENT : The great events on which my resignation depended having at length taken place, I have now the honor of offering my sincere congratulations to Congress, and of presenting myself before them, to surrender into their hands the trust committed to me, and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country.
Page 541 - That the first Wednesday in January next be the day for appointing electors in the several states, which, before the said day, shall have ratified the said constitution; that the first Wednesday in February next be the day for the electors to assemble In their respective states, and vote for a president; and that the first Wednesday in March next be the time, and the present seat of congress the place, for commencing proceedings under the said constitution.
Page 386 - And it is agreed, that all persons who have any interest in confiscated lands, either by debts, marriage settlements, or otherwise, shall meet with no lawful impediment in the prosecution of their just rights.
Page 462 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other for their common defence, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Page 530 - Convention; they are the more naturally led to this conclusion, as in the course of their reflections on the subject, they have been induced to think, that the power of regulating trade is of such comprehensive extent, and will enter so far into the general System of the federal government...
Page 606 - They have captured in the very entrance of our harbors, as well as on the high seas, not only the vessels of our friends coming to trade with us but our own also. They have carried them off under...
Page 495 - We join you in commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, beseeching him to dispose the hearts and minds of its citizens, to improve the opportunity afforded them of becoming a happy and respectable nation. And for you, we address to him our earnest prayers, that a life so beloved, may be fostered with all his care; that your days may be happy as they have been illustrious; and that he will finally give you that reward which this world cannot give.