Alexander Hamilton and His Contemporaries: Or, The Rise of the American Constitution by Christopher James RiethmüllerBell and Daldy, 1864 - Всего страниц: 452 |
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... as well as on the public opinion of the colonies . " It gave us the first suspicion , " says Franklin , " that our exalted ideas of the prowess of British regular troops had not been well founded . " To Washington , at 12 WASHINGTON .
... as well as on the public opinion of the colonies . " It gave us the first suspicion , " says Franklin , " that our exalted ideas of the prowess of British regular troops had not been well founded . " To Washington , at 12 WASHINGTON .
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... say where the next blow would fall . Washington could only guess ; but his prescient sagacity told him , that it was of the utmost importance to secure New York and the Hudson . Thither he hastened , with whatever troops could be spared ...
... say where the next blow would fall . Washington could only guess ; but his prescient sagacity told him , that it was of the utmost importance to secure New York and the Hudson . Thither he hastened , with whatever troops could be spared ...
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... says one , " when Hamilton's company marched into Princeton . was a model of discipline ; at its head was a boy , and I wondered at his youth ; but what was my surprise , when , struck with his slight figure , he was pointed out to me ...
... says one , " when Hamilton's company marched into Princeton . was a model of discipline ; at its head was a boy , and I wondered at his youth ; but what was my surprise , when , struck with his slight figure , he was pointed out to me ...
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... say , that the hand of Hamilton is visible throughout these de- spatches ; and there is good reason to believe , that not only the finished documents , but often the rough drafts , and the first conception , were entirely his own . It ...
... say , that the hand of Hamilton is visible throughout these de- spatches ; and there is good reason to believe , that not only the finished documents , but often the rough drafts , and the first conception , were entirely his own . It ...
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... say there has been more delay in the march of the troops than I think necessary ; and I could wish that in future my orders may be im- - mediately complied with , without arguing upon the propriety of 52 THE AIDE - DE - CAMP .
... say there has been more delay in the march of the troops than I think necessary ; and I could wish that in future my orders may be im- - mediately complied with , without arguing upon the propriety of 52 THE AIDE - DE - CAMP .
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Стр. 34 - ... free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved ; and that as free and independent states, .they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do.
Стр. 178 - That, in the opinion of Congress, it is expedient that, on the second Monday in May next, a convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several states, be held at Philadelphia, for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of confederation, and reporting to Congress, and the several legislatures, such...
Стр. 209 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
Стр. 6 - When your lordships look at the papers transmitted us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Стр. 19 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Стр. 361 - When a retrospect is taken of the Washingtonian administration for eight years, it is a subject of the greatest astonishment that a single individual should have cankered the principles of republicanism in an enlightened people, just emerged from the gulf of despotism, and should have carried his designs against the public liberty so far, as to have put in jeopardy its very existence. Such however are the facts, and with these staring us in the face, this day ought to be a JUBILEE in the United States.
Стр. 87 - I trust that the request I make to your Excellency at this serious period, and which is to soften my last moments, will not be rejected. Sympathy towards a soldier will surely induce your Excellency and a military tribunal to adapt the mode of my death to the feelings of a man of honor.
Стр. 406 - General Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared, in substance, that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of government.
Стр. 129 - ... for the defence and welfare of the United States or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States...
Стр. 6 - I must declare and avow, that, in the master. states of the world, I know not the people'* nor the senate, who in such a complication of difficult circumstances, can stand in preference to the Delegates of America, assembled in General Congress at Philadelphia.