Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin ..., Volumen2Henry Colburn, 1818 - 541 páginas |
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... took place . That he wished a compact might be settled at this time , when no decisive blow was struck , and neither party could say they were compelled to enter into such agreement . That in case congress were disposed to treat , many ...
... took place . That he wished a compact might be settled at this time , when no decisive blow was struck , and neither party could say they were compelled to enter into such agreement . That in case congress were disposed to treat , many ...
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... took a brig from Bourdeaux , bound to Cork , ( being Irish property ) loaded with lumber and some wine . She had left Bourdeaux the day be fore . The captain ' found by the brig's reckoning , that he was then only 16 leagues from land ...
... took a brig from Bourdeaux , bound to Cork , ( being Irish property ) loaded with lumber and some wine . She had left Bourdeaux the day be fore . The captain ' found by the brig's reckoning , that he was then only 16 leagues from land ...
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... took up his abode in a large and handsome house , with extensive gardens , belonging to Mons . Le Ray de Chaumont , a great and useful friend to the American cause . Here Dr. Franklin continued during the whole of his residence in ...
... took up his abode in a large and handsome house , with extensive gardens , belonging to Mons . Le Ray de Chaumont , a great and useful friend to the American cause . Here Dr. Franklin continued during the whole of his residence in ...
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... took many prisoners . Lord Stormont , his Britannic Majesty's ambassador at Versailles , when applied to by the American com- missioners relative to an exchange of those prison- ers , haughtily and unfeelingly gave them for an- swer ...
... took many prisoners . Lord Stormont , his Britannic Majesty's ambassador at Versailles , when applied to by the American com- missioners relative to an exchange of those prison- ers , haughtily and unfeelingly gave them for an- swer ...
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... if it had been a victory gained by their own arms . Dr. Franklin took advantage of this circumstance , and suggested to the French ministry , " that there was not a moment to be lost , if they PART IV . 59 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ,
... if it had been a victory gained by their own arms . Dr. Franklin took advantage of this circumstance , and suggested to the French ministry , " that there was not a moment to be lost , if they PART IV . 59 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ,
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a-head act of parliament affairs America Andrew Oliver appeared appointed arrival assembly BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Britain British colonies commerce committee congress constitution continued convention Count D'Estaing court declaration duty endeavor England English equal established Europe favor France French friends George Grenville give governor grant honor inhabitants interest island July king land late laws legislature letter liberty Lord Lord Stormont lordship Majesty Majesty's mankind means MEMOIRS ment minister morning nation never night obliged occasion opinion parliament Passy peace Pennsylvania person petition Philadelphia pounds sterling present president proposed province province of Pennsylvania purpose racter received refused respect Sect senate sent Sept ship society South Carolina stadtholder stamp-act suppose thousand pounds tion town trade treaty United votes William Temple Franklin wind