A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1902: 1817-1833Bureau of National Literature and Art, 1897 |
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... given me of their confidence in calling me to the high office whose functions I am about to assume . As the expression of their good opinion of my conduct in the public service , I derive from it a gratification which those who are ...
... given me of their confidence in calling me to the high office whose functions I am about to assume . As the expression of their good opinion of my conduct in the public service , I derive from it a gratification which those who are ...
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... given to mankind to support the greatest number of which it is capable , and no tribe or people have a right to withhold from the wants of others more than is necessary for their own support and comfort . It is gratifying to know that ...
... given to mankind to support the greatest number of which it is capable , and no tribe or people have a right to withhold from the wants of others more than is necessary for their own support and comfort . It is gratifying to know that ...
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... given to the emigrants consistent with a fair competi- tion between them , but that competition should operate in the first sale to the advantage of the nation rather than of individuals . Great capitalists will derive all the benefit ...
... given to the emigrants consistent with a fair competi- tion between them , but that competition should operate in the first sale to the advantage of the nation rather than of individuals . Great capitalists will derive all the benefit ...
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... given . The example so conspicuously displayed by our fellow - citizens that their sympathies can not be per- verted to improper purposes , but that a love of country , the influence of moral principles , and a respect for the laws are ...
... given . The example so conspicuously displayed by our fellow - citizens that their sympathies can not be per- verted to improper purposes , but that a love of country , the influence of moral principles , and a respect for the laws are ...
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... given to the general in command not to enter Florida unless it be in pursuit of the enemy , and in that case to respect the Spanish authority wherever it is maintained ; and he will be instructed to withdraw his forces from the Province ...
... given to the general in command not to enter Florida unless it be in pursuit of the enemy , and in that case to respect the Spanish authority wherever it is maintained ; and he will be instructed to withdraw his forces from the Province ...
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