The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth countries |
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... matter of the greatest importance - their English law and their indefeasible rights as Englishmen . The colony was not a ... matters of economic organisation - thus leaving a great deal to private initiative and admitting of diversity of ...
... matter of the greatest importance - their English law and their indefeasible rights as Englishmen . The colony was not a ... matters of economic organisation - thus leaving a great deal to private initiative and admitting of diversity of ...
Page 427
... matters of disputed elections , the most important business that came before it for adjudication . Most of the Assemblies took this responsibility seriously , appointed a standing committee on privileges and elections , heard witnesses ...
... matters of disputed elections , the most important business that came before it for adjudication . Most of the Assemblies took this responsibility seriously , appointed a standing committee on privileges and elections , heard witnesses ...
Page 457
... Matters became more serious when both sides attempted to strengthen their position by enlisting native support . Neither was , however , strong enough to undertake any formidable attack until reinforcements were sent from Europe ...
... Matters became more serious when both sides attempted to strengthen their position by enlisting native support . Neither was , however , strong enough to undertake any formidable attack until reinforcements were sent from Europe ...
Contents
CHAPTER II | 22 |
The Newfoundland Fishery | 29 |
The Western Adventurers | 35 |
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