The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution ; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence, Band 2Harper & Bros., 1852 - 30 Seiten |
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... Vessels - Landing of Ameri- cans on Rhode Island - Naval Battle - Great Storm - State of the American Troops - Refusal of the French to co - operate They sail for Boston - Protests - Retreat of the Americans to Butts's Hill - Battle of ...
... Vessels - Landing of Ameri- cans on Rhode Island - Naval Battle - Great Storm - State of the American Troops - Refusal of the French to co - operate They sail for Boston - Protests - Retreat of the Americans to Butts's Hill - Battle of ...
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... vessels , the inhabitants being ordered to remain in their houses until the army had embarked . An easterly breeze sprang up , and the troops were detained until Sunday , the 17th . In the mean while , they did much mis- chief by ...
... vessels , the inhabitants being ordered to remain in their houses until the army had embarked . An easterly breeze sprang up , and the troops were detained until Sunday , the 17th . In the mean while , they did much mis- chief by ...
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... vessels , still lingered in the harbor , and was subsequently joined by seven transports , filled with Highlanders . The people of Boston were under great apprehension of Howe's return . All classes of people assisted in building a ...
... vessels , still lingered in the harbor , and was subsequently joined by seven transports , filled with Highlanders . The people of Boston were under great apprehension of Howe's return . All classes of people assisted in building a ...
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... many men - of - war as could be spared from the convoy for the security and protection of such vessels as might be bound to Boston . " Royal Approval of Howe's Course . Opinions of the People 22 PICTORIAL FIELD - BOOK.
... many men - of - war as could be spared from the convoy for the security and protection of such vessels as might be bound to Boston . " Royal Approval of Howe's Course . Opinions of the People 22 PICTORIAL FIELD - BOOK.
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... vessels , Boston Harbor was shunned by them . Some There was a causeway across the marsh , and a line of works along Willis's Creek to connect with those on Cobble Hill . V. WINTER HILL . - The works at this point , commanding the ...
... vessels , Boston Harbor was shunned by them . Some There was a causeway across the marsh , and a line of works along Willis's Creek to connect with those on Cobble Hill . V. WINTER HILL . - The works at this point , commanding the ...
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Seite 502 - Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery. Our chains are forged, their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston. The war is inevitable; and let it come ! I repeat it, sir, let it come ! It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry Peace, peace!
Seite 503 - Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Seite 278 - Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions to cause others to be elected ; whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise ; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
Seite 279 - For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world; For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent; For depriving us in many cases of the benefits of Trial by Jury; For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses...
Seite 502 - Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love?
Seite 314 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it; I have killed many; I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country, I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Seite 285 - NEW JERSEY Richard Stockton John Witherspoon Francis Hopkinson John Hart Abraham Clark PENNSYLVANIA Robert Morris Benjamin Rush Benjamin...
Seite 276 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs, has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America In general.
Seite 548 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Seite 105 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable.