Sketches of the Life, Writings, and Opinions of Thomas Jefferson: With Selections of the Most Valuable Portions of His Voluminous and Unrivaled Private CorrespondenceA. Francis and W. Boardman, 1832 - 556 Seiten |
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... course of the French Revolution , as exhibited to the observation of the Author , during his diplomatic residence at Paris . This portion of the work derives peculiar value from the circumstance of its containing the first dis- closure ...
... course of the French Revolution , as exhibited to the observation of the Author , during his diplomatic residence at Paris . This portion of the work derives peculiar value from the circumstance of its containing the first dis- closure ...
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... course adopted by the Colonies -- Agency of Mr. Jefferson in bringing Virginia into the measure - Its utility as an engine of coercion . Retaliatory resolutions of the British Parliament . Counter resolutions brought forward by Mr ...
... course adopted by the Colonies -- Agency of Mr. Jefferson in bringing Virginia into the measure - Its utility as an engine of coercion . Retaliatory resolutions of the British Parliament . Counter resolutions brought forward by Mr ...
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... course of measures . Republican members of Congress 1etire into the State legislatures . Jefferson draughts the Kentucky Resolutions . Their general char- acter . Extract . Madison's Virginia Resolutions . View of Jefferson's official ...
... course of measures . Republican members of Congress 1etire into the State legislatures . Jefferson draughts the Kentucky Resolutions . Their general char- acter . Extract . Madison's Virginia Resolutions . View of Jefferson's official ...
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... course in it will ensure me their appro- bation ? I am certain that this mode of deciding on my conduct , tended ... courses would be in char- acter for them . Whereas , seeking the same object through a pro- cess of moral reasoning ...
... course in it will ensure me their appro- bation ? I am certain that this mode of deciding on my conduct , tended ... courses would be in char- acter for them . Whereas , seeking the same object through a pro- cess of moral reasoning ...
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... course was not marked by any of those eccentricities which often presage the rise of extraordinary genius ; but by that constancy of pursuit , that inflexibility of purpose , that bold spirit of inquiry , and thirst for knowledge ...
... course was not marked by any of those eccentricities which often presage the rise of extraordinary genius ; but by that constancy of pursuit , that inflexibility of purpose , that bold spirit of inquiry , and thirst for knowledge ...
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