The Continental Congress at PrincetonUniversity library, 1908 - 295 Seiten |
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Seite 7 - ... nothing now remains but for the actors of this mighty scene to preserve a perfect unvarying consistency of character through the very last act ; to close the drama with applause, and to retire from the military theatre with the same approbation of angels and men which has crowned all their former virtuous actions.
Seite 31 - Jersey, in order that further and more effectual measures may be taken for suppressing the present revolt, and maintaining the dignity and authority of the United States.
Seite 100 - Washington commanded in person; namely, the evacuation of Boston ; the capture of the Hessians at Trenton ; the battle of Princeton ; the action of Monmouth ; and the surrender of York. On the upper part of the front of the pedestal to be engraved...
Seite 26 - Pennsylvania, on the practicability of carrying the preceding resolution into effect; and that in case it shall appear to the committee that there is not a satisfactory ground for expecting adequate and prompt exertions of this State for supporting the dignity of the Federal Government...
Seite 78 - Resolved unanimously, That the superintendent of finance be and he is hereby authorized, to draw bills of exchange, from time to time, according to his discretion upon the credit of the loans which the ministers of the United States have been instructed to procure in Europe, for such sums, not exceeding the amount of the money directed to be borrowed, as the publick service...
Seite 111 - In other nations many have performed services, for which they have deserved and received the thanks of the public. But to you, Sir, peculiar praise is due. Your services have been essential in acquiring and establishing the freedom and independence of your country. They deserve the grateful acknowledgments of a free and independent nation.
Seite 222 - Congress. next at noon, be appointed as the time and place for such audience. That the Superintendent of Finance and Secretary at War or either of them, perform on this occasion the duties assigned to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in the ceremonial respecting Foreign Ministers, and that they inform the Supreme Executives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, his Excellency the...
Seite 100 - The United States in Congress assembled, ordered this statue to be erected in the year of our Lord 1783, in honor of George Washington, the illustrious commander in chief of the armies of the United States of America, during the war which vindicated and secured their liberty, sovereignty and independence.
Seite 111 - I cannot hesitate to contribute my best endeavours towards the establishment of the national security, in whatever manner the sovereign power may think proper to direct, until the ratification of the definitive treaty of peace, or the final evacuation of our country by the British forces ; after either of which events, I shall ask permission to retire to the peaceful shades of private life.
Seite 191 - That a committee be appointed to repair to the lower falls of the Potomac, to view the situation of the country in the vicinity of the same, and report a proper district for carrying into effect the resolution of the 21st of October...
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