The Works of Alexander Hamilton: CorrespondenceC. S. Francis, 1851 |
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... Philadelphia till the beginning of May seem to be conclusive ; are you equally well satisfied that they may not open their campaign by sailing to the northward ? You have probably seen some affidavits of people who had been to New ...
... Philadelphia till the beginning of May seem to be conclusive ; are you equally well satisfied that they may not open their campaign by sailing to the northward ? You have probably seen some affidavits of people who had been to New ...
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... Philadelphia , who , among other things , were endeavoring , by the temptation of fifty pounds , to engage persons as pilots up that river . The extreme difficulties they must labor under for want of forage , and the infinite hazard ...
... Philadelphia , who , among other things , were endeavoring , by the temptation of fifty pounds , to engage persons as pilots up that river . The extreme difficulties they must labor under for want of forage , and the infinite hazard ...
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... Philadelphia more immediately ; of which idea , the discovery before mentioned , with respect to pilots , is no inconsiderable confirmation . Phila- delphia is an object calculated to strike and attract their atten- tion . It has all ...
... Philadelphia more immediately ; of which idea , the discovery before mentioned , with respect to pilots , is no inconsiderable confirmation . Phila- delphia is an object calculated to strike and attract their atten- tion . It has all ...
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... Philadelphia , but they declined it , alleging their impatience to return , and remove the erroneous opinions of their countrymen , from the misrepresentations of British emissaries , which they were apprehensive might draw them into ...
... Philadelphia , but they declined it , alleging their impatience to return , and remove the erroneous opinions of their countrymen , from the misrepresentations of British emissaries , which they were apprehensive might draw them into ...
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... but if he reasons so far , the taking of Philadelphia would give a splendid sight to their ma- noeuvres in the eyes of Europe . This would be ÆT . 20. ] 19 CORRESPONDENCE . THE COMMITTEE OF CONVENTION TO HAMILTON. ...
... but if he reasons so far , the taking of Philadelphia would give a splendid sight to their ma- noeuvres in the eyes of Europe . This would be ÆT . 20. ] 19 CORRESPONDENCE . THE COMMITTEE OF CONVENTION TO HAMILTON. ...
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Стр. 177 - His request was granted in its full extent, for in the whole progress of the affair, he was treated with the most scrupulous delicacy. When brought before the Board of Officers...
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Стр. 213 - I have prevailed upon myself not to renounce it; but while, from motives of public utility, I was doing violence to my feelings, I was always determined, if there should ever happen a breach between us, never to consent to an accommodation. I was persuaded that when once that nice barrier which marked the boundaries of what we owed to each other should be thrown down, it might be propped again, but could never be restored.
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Стр. 212 - That, as a conversation could serve no other purpose than to produce explanations, mutually disagreeable, though I certainly would not refuse an interview if he desired it, yet I would be happy if he would permit me to decline it. 3d. That though determined to leave the family, the same principles...
Стр. 437 - The men, who oppose a strong and energetic government, are in my opinion narrow-minded politicians, or are under the influence of local views. The apprehension expressed by them, that the people will not accede to the form proposed, is the ostensible, not the real cause of opposition.
Стр. 186 - I have tried to persuade her that her fears are ill founded ; but she will not be convinced. She received us in bed, with every circumstance that would interest our Sympathy : and her sufferings were so eloquent, that I wished myself her brother, to have a right to become her defender.