The Life of Washington Irving, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1935 - 484 pages |
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Page 154
... England the future industry , the prosperity , and even the political existence of our Coun- try . Patriotism and decorum , compel us to show to England , or to any other nation that desires to enter into mercantile negotiations with ...
... England the future industry , the prosperity , and even the political existence of our Coun- try . Patriotism and decorum , compel us to show to England , or to any other nation that desires to enter into mercantile negotiations with ...
Page 182
... England planned to possess Cuba , and on April 28 , 1823 , John Quincy Adams declared that its ultimate annexation by the United States was unavoidable ; " Cuba , " said he , " almost in sight of our shores , from a multitude of ...
... England planned to possess Cuba , and on April 28 , 1823 , John Quincy Adams declared that its ultimate annexation by the United States was unavoidable ; " Cuba , " said he , " almost in sight of our shores , from a multitude of ...
Page 184
... England contemplated the acquisition of Cuba . At least he could think of no measure more unpopular in Spain than yield- ing to British " pecuniary pressure " ; proprietary interests in Cuba and jealousy of England's influence would be ...
... England contemplated the acquisition of Cuba . At least he could think of no measure more unpopular in Spain than yield- ing to British " pecuniary pressure " ; proprietary interests in Cuba and jealousy of England's influence would be ...
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REESTABLISHMENT IN AMERICA 18321837 | 27 |
CITIZEN OF THE REPUBLIC 18321837 | 48 |
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