A Short History of the United States, 1492-1938Macmillan, 1939 - 1039 pages |
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Page 293
... army and navy . At the outset he encountered a difficulty in the loss of $ 650,000 of the revenue , because the republicans were pledged to abolish internal revenue duties . Thus it happened that he had but $ 2,650,000 for the support of ...
... army and navy . At the outset he encountered a difficulty in the loss of $ 650,000 of the revenue , because the republicans were pledged to abolish internal revenue duties . Thus it happened that he had but $ 2,650,000 for the support of ...
Page 519
... army to 500,000 men , to borrow $ 200,000,000 , and to issue $ 50,000,000 in treasury notes . The tariff was raised as much as it was thought the industry of the country would stand , and other The Extra taxes were levied . Four months ...
... army to 500,000 men , to borrow $ 200,000,000 , and to issue $ 50,000,000 in treasury notes . The tariff was raised as much as it was thought the industry of the country would stand , and other The Extra taxes were levied . Four months ...
Page 540
... army , officers and privates , and there was slight effort to restrain them . " The whole army , " wrote Sher- man to Halleck , " is burning with an insatiable desire to wreak ven- geance upon South Carolina . I almost tremble at her ...
... army , officers and privates , and there was slight effort to restrain them . " The whole army , " wrote Sher- man to Halleck , " is burning with an insatiable desire to wreak ven- geance upon South Carolina . I almost tremble at her ...
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Exploring the Coasts of the New World | 31 |
The Gentlemen Adventurers | 41 |
Better Times in the Colony | 50 |
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