The Writings of George Washington: pt. IV. Letters official and private, from the beginning of his presidency to the end of his life: (v. 10) May, 1789-November, 1794. (v. 11) November, 1794-December, 1799American Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1836 |
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... ment . The collectorship of the port of Boston , to which General Lincoln had been appointed . The three commissioners appointed to make a treaty with the southern Indians were Benjamin Lincoln , Cyrus Grif- fin , and David Humphreys ...
... ment . The collectorship of the port of Boston , to which General Lincoln had been appointed . The three commissioners appointed to make a treaty with the southern Indians were Benjamin Lincoln , Cyrus Grif- fin , and David Humphreys ...
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... ment , I have considered the first arrangement of the judicial department as essential to the happiness of our country , and to the stability of its political sys- tem . Hence the selection of the fittest characters to expound the laws ...
... ment , I have considered the first arrangement of the judicial department as essential to the happiness of our country , and to the stability of its political sys- tem . Hence the selection of the fittest characters to expound the laws ...
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... ment of their disposition and views . Hence you will perceive how interesting it is , that you obtain the in- formation in question , and that the business be so managed , as that it may receive every advantage , which abilities ...
... ment of their disposition and views . Hence you will perceive how interesting it is , that you obtain the in- formation in question , and that the business be so managed , as that it may receive every advantage , which abilities ...
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... ment , rests on an idea that the judicial act will re- main unaltered . But in respect to that circumstance I may suggest to you , that such a change in the sys- tem is contemplated , and deemed expedient by many in as well as out of ...
... ment , rests on an idea that the judicial act will re- main unaltered . But in respect to that circumstance I may suggest to you , that such a change in the sys- tem is contemplated , and deemed expedient by many in as well as out of ...
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... the United States in Virginia ; but he declined , and the office was conferred on Cyrus Griffin . would not exchange the former for a federal appoint- ment 58 [ ÆT . 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS . TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. ...
... the United States in Virginia ; but he declined , and the office was conferred on Cyrus Griffin . would not exchange the former for a federal appoint- ment 58 [ ÆT . 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS . TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. ...
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