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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... delegates never attended , and sixteen did not sign that in- strument , among whom were Elbridge Gerry and Caleb Strong , of Massachusetts . Rhode Island sent no delegates . General Washington , in his letter addressed to the president ...
... delegates never attended , and sixteen did not sign that in- strument , among whom were Elbridge Gerry and Caleb Strong , of Massachusetts . Rhode Island sent no delegates . General Washington , in his letter addressed to the president ...
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... delegates to represent this town in convention , it was our design , and , in the opinion of this body , the design of every good man in town , to elect such men , and such only , as would exert their utmost ability to promote the ...
... delegates to represent this town in convention , it was our design , and , in the opinion of this body , the design of every good man in town , to elect such men , and such only , as would exert their utmost ability to promote the ...
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... delegate , or delegates , will act contrary to the best interests , the strongest feelings , and the warmest wishes , of the tradesmen of the town of Boston . " JOHN LUCAS , per order . The above resolutions being passed , John Lucas ...
... delegate , or delegates , will act contrary to the best interests , the strongest feelings , and the warmest wishes , of the tradesmen of the town of Boston . " JOHN LUCAS , per order . The above resolutions being passed , John Lucas ...
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CHAPTER I | 13 |
CHAPTER II | 36 |
Quotations showing the Character of the People who came | 90 |
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