An Argument on the Unconstitutionality of Slavery, Embracing an Abstract of the Proceedings of the National and State Conventions on this SubjectAMS Press, 1973 - 440 páginas |
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... Henry were chosen ; and in the instructions given them by the assembly , what subjects they wished them to deliberate upon , the following was one : " The African trade for slaves we consider the most dangerous to the virtue and welfare ...
... Henry were chosen ; and in the instructions given them by the assembly , what subjects they wished them to deliberate upon , the following was one : " The African trade for slaves we consider the most dangerous to the virtue and welfare ...
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... Henry had appealed to the fears of the members of the assembly , and objected to the course , and wished the house to decide according to their judgment , and not to alarm . " Mr. Henry ... Henry Lee , 328 OBSERVATIONS OF PATRICK HENRY .
... Henry had appealed to the fears of the members of the assembly , and objected to the course , and wished the house to decide according to their judgment , and not to alarm . " Mr. Henry ... Henry Lee , 328 OBSERVATIONS OF PATRICK HENRY .
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... Henry , however , did not depend on ridicule to prevent the adoption of the Constitution , and he acknowledged the talent that was opposed to him . Mr. Wirt observes , before this Mr. Henry's elo- quence had appeared in occasional ...
... Henry , however , did not depend on ridicule to prevent the adoption of the Constitution , and he acknowledged the talent that was opposed to him . Mr. Wirt observes , before this Mr. Henry's elo- quence had appeared in occasional ...
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CHAPTER I | 13 |
CHAPTER II | 36 |
Quotations showing the Character of the People who came | 90 |
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