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LETTER OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ON HIS FIRST VOYAGE TO AMERICA

Mr. Vice President, Mr. Chief Justice, fellow citizens, I accept with humility the honor which the American people have conferred upon...

Dr. Bestor, ladies and gentlemen, I am always appreciative of that well remembered and splendid salute. As many of you who are here...

Vice-Admiralty Court Act July 6, 1768 Present The King's most Excellent Majesty in Council. Whereas there was this day read at the Board...

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Commissioners of Customs Act June 29, 1767 An Act to Enable His Majesty to Put the Customs, and Other Duties, in the British Dominions in...

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New York Restraining Act June 15, 1767 An Act for Restraining and Prohibiting the Governor, Council, and House of Representatives of the...

I have already indicated to you why I accept the nomination that you have offered me—in spite of my desire to retire to the quiet of...

My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and...

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Members of the Convention-my friends: It is very late; but I have felt that you would rather that I speak to you now than wait until...