Warren HastingsChautauqua Press, 1886 - 183 pages |
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Page 192
... new Councillors . Immediately charges against the Governor- General began to pour in . They were eagerly welcomed by the majority , who , to do them justice , were men of too much honor knowing- ly 192 BIOGRAPHICAL ESSA YS .
... new Councillors . Immediately charges against the Governor- General began to pour in . They were eagerly welcomed by the majority , who , to do them justice , were men of too much honor knowing- ly 192 BIOGRAPHICAL ESSA YS .
Page 232
... began to rise . Instead of imploring mercy in the humble style of a vassal , he began to talk the language of a conqueror , and threatened , it was said , to sweep the white usurpers out of the land . But the English troops were now ...
... began to rise . Instead of imploring mercy in the humble style of a vassal , he began to talk the language of a conqueror , and threatened , it was said , to sweep the white usurpers out of the land . But the English troops were now ...
Page 256
... began when Burke and Fox , closely allied together , were attacking the inffuence of the crown , and calling for peace with the American republic . It continued till Burke , alienated from Fox , and loaded with the favors of the crown ...
... began when Burke and Fox , closely allied together , were attacking the inffuence of the crown , and calling for peace with the American republic . It continued till Burke , alienated from Fox , and loaded with the favors of the crown ...
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