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... Entered , according to Act of Congress , in the year 1859 , BY HENRY SIMPSON , In the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania . C. SHERMAN & SON , PRINTERS , Corner Seventh and Cherry Streets ...
... Entered , according to Act of Congress , in the year 1859 , BY HENRY SIMPSON , In the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania . C. SHERMAN & SON , PRINTERS , Corner Seventh and Cherry Streets ...
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... entered the service when at the age of fifteen ; in 1807 , was promoted to the rank of lieutenant ; in 1813 , to that of master - commandant ; and in 1818 , to that of captain . He was several times severely wounded ; in 1800 , in an ...
... entered the service when at the age of fifteen ; in 1807 , was promoted to the rank of lieutenant ; in 1813 , to that of master - commandant ; and in 1818 , to that of captain . He was several times severely wounded ; in 1800 , in an ...
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... entered into the retail dry goods business ; at length he became one of the largest importers and shipping merchants , and one of the great pioneers of the im- mense trade Philadelphia enjoys . He was the senior partner of the firm of ...
... entered into the retail dry goods business ; at length he became one of the largest importers and shipping merchants , and one of the great pioneers of the im- mense trade Philadelphia enjoys . He was the senior partner of the firm of ...
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... entered an embrasure , and dismounted a heavy gun , the carriage of which was disabled . This affair commenced in the British having wantonly fired upon an open boat passing up the American shore , and resulted in their three batteries ...
... entered an embrasure , and dismounted a heavy gun , the carriage of which was disabled . This affair commenced in the British having wantonly fired upon an open boat passing up the American shore , and resulted in their three batteries ...
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... entered into the employment of the most respectable merchants of this country , continued to pursue his favorite profession with earnestness and signal success . The commencement of the war of Independence found him a prosperous man ...
... entered into the employment of the most respectable merchants of this country , continued to pursue his favorite profession with earnestness and signal success . The commencement of the war of Independence found him a prosperous man ...
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Page 321 - HAPPY day that fixed my choice On thee, my Saviour and my God ! Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad.
Page 441 - In other countries the people, more simple and of a less mercurial cast, judge of an ill principle in government only by an actual grievance. Here they anticipate the evil and judge of the pressure of the grievance by the badness of the principle. They augur misgovernment at a distance, and snuff the approach of tyranny in every tainted breeze.
Page 157 - SIR: — I find myself just able to hold the pen during a few minutes, and take this opportunity of expressing my sincere grief for having done, written, or said anything disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over, therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
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