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... . - Religious Novelties . Wandering Preachers . - George Fox . Excesses of the early Quakers.- Their Virtues and Endurance . - Principles -- - of the Society . • 212 - CHAPTER IV . · Penn's serious Tendencies renewed . CONTENTS . ix.
... . - Religious Novelties . Wandering Preachers . - George Fox . Excesses of the early Quakers.- Their Virtues and Endurance . - Principles -- - of the Society . • 212 - CHAPTER IV . · Penn's serious Tendencies renewed . CONTENTS . ix.
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... principle of doing what is convenient rather than all that is possible , would have kept quietly moored in port , Stewart and Smith were again ordered off Tripoli , with the Si- ren and Nautilus . The injunctions of the Commodore were ...
... principle of doing what is convenient rather than all that is possible , would have kept quietly moored in port , Stewart and Smith were again ordered off Tripoli , with the Si- ren and Nautilus . The injunctions of the Commodore were ...
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... principles of peace , would be regarded as objectionable , by persons who admit the necessity , and of con- sequence the lawfulness , of war . His bearing in battle , and under massive walls mounting double the number of cannon which ...
... principles of peace , would be regarded as objectionable , by persons who admit the necessity , and of con- sequence the lawfulness , of war . His bearing in battle , and under massive walls mounting double the number of cannon which ...
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... principle , and fought many hard battles , and incurred much personal hazard , to win for his country , once and for ever , the rights and usages of civilized nations . Except for considerations of national honor and respect , he would ...
... principle , and fought many hard battles , and incurred much personal hazard , to win for his country , once and for ever , the rights and usages of civilized nations . Except for considerations of national honor and respect , he would ...
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... principle , that “ the boldest measures are the safest ; " and yet cir- cumspection and prudence were distinguishing traits . His perseverance was not lessened , but rather increased , by the neglect of his gov- ernment and the ...
... principle , that “ the boldest measures are the safest ; " and yet cir- cumspection and prudence were distinguishing traits . His perseverance was not lessened , but rather increased , by the neglect of his gov- ernment and the ...
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