The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the War of the Independence...Hunt and Clark, 1826 - 407 pages |
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... duties of thy calling , and to rely on the support of Divine Provi- dence . " He was pious and prudent , " She discreet and virtuous . " Their youngest son , from a sentiment of filial duty , consecrates this stone to their memory ...
... duties of thy calling , and to rely on the support of Divine Provi- dence . " He was pious and prudent , " She discreet and virtuous . " Their youngest son , from a sentiment of filial duty , consecrates this stone to their memory ...
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... duties of his profession . But I well remember , that the leading men of the place used frequently to come and ask his advice respecting the affairs of the town , or of the church to which he belonged , and that they paid much deference ...
... duties of his profession . But I well remember , that the leading men of the place used frequently to come and ask his advice respecting the affairs of the town , or of the church to which he belonged , and that they paid much deference ...
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... duties , imposts , or taxes , as to them shall appear most equal and just ( considering the ability and other circumstances of the inhabitants in the several colonies ) and such as may be collected with the least inconvenience to the ...
... duties , imposts , or taxes , as to them shall appear most equal and just ( considering the ability and other circumstances of the inhabitants in the several colonies ) and such as may be collected with the least inconvenience to the ...
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... duties laid upon it lessen its price to the planter , or he sells it for less than it would fetch in foreign markets , the difference is a tax paid to Britain . " 4. Some manufactures we could make , but are for- bidden , and must take ...
... duties laid upon it lessen its price to the planter , or he sells it for less than it would fetch in foreign markets , the difference is a tax paid to Britain . " 4. Some manufactures we could make , but are for- bidden , and must take ...
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... Franklin saw much of the manners of the Moravians ; and remembering they had obtained an act of parliament , exempting them from military duties 6 2 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 123 apology for their exemption from the general tax. ...
... Franklin saw much of the manners of the Moravians ; and remembering they had obtained an act of parliament , exempting them from military duties 6 2 LIFE OF DR FRANKLIN . 123 apology for their exemption from the general tax. ...
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The Life of Benjamin Franklin: Including a Sketch of the Rise and Progress ... Leonard Woods No preview available - 2016 |
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