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... expense , and then let us consider , whether laws to prevent such expense are possible to be executed in a great country , and whether , if they could be executed , our people generally would be happier , or even richer . Is not the ...
... expense , and then let us consider , whether laws to prevent such expense are possible to be executed in a great country , and whether , if they could be executed , our people generally would be happier , or even richer . Is not the ...
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... expense ? that I protected you in your infancy , and defended you against all your enemies ? America . I shall not surrender my liberty and property but with my life . It is not true that my country was planted at your expense : your ...
... expense ? that I protected you in your infancy , and defended you against all your enemies ? America . I shall not surrender my liberty and property but with my life . It is not true that my country was planted at your expense : your ...
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... expense and trouble of instruction and maintenance . The committee may attempt the institution of some useful and simple manufactures , which require but little skill , and also may assist . in commencing business , such as appear to be ...
... expense and trouble of instruction and maintenance . The committee may attempt the institution of some useful and simple manufactures , which require but little skill , and also may assist . in commencing business , such as appear to be ...
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On the criminal laws and the practice of privateering | 51 |
A dialogue between Great Britain France Spain | 107 |
The internal state of America being a true descrip | 121 |
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