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... risk . Many of these were taken or seized in port , and others arrived safe at their place of destination . In both cases the continent received supplies . All these changes had a tendency to infringe on , or break down the policy of ...
... risk . Many of these were taken or seized in port , and others arrived safe at their place of destination . In both cases the continent received supplies . All these changes had a tendency to infringe on , or break down the policy of ...
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... risk to the individual . The experiment of Canals has now been made for some years , and to an extent , perhaps , of seven or eight hun- dred miles , and in most cases to the advantage of the public , even to the increase in many ...
... risk to the individual . The experiment of Canals has now been made for some years , and to an extent , perhaps , of seven or eight hun- dred miles , and in most cases to the advantage of the public , even to the increase in many ...
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... risks in peace , and in war ? XIX . What convenience or inconvenience , of a general , local , or particular nature , has been found to attend Canals and Inland Navigation , especially with respect to health , population , and ...
... risks in peace , and in war ? XIX . What convenience or inconvenience , of a general , local , or particular nature , has been found to attend Canals and Inland Navigation , especially with respect to health , population , and ...
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... risks they run from open boats in the middle of the ocean , and with short commons and no port at hand ; also that ships have been frequently brought into port when deserted by crews , and that others have been lost only because they ...
... risks they run from open boats in the middle of the ocean , and with short commons and no port at hand ; also that ships have been frequently brought into port when deserted by crews , and that others have been lost only because they ...
Page 88
... to commerce . Seamen are as prodigal of their life as they are of their purse ; and it is incumbent upon us to add to the security of their lives , when they risk so much for our wealth and convenience . To 88 NAVAL COMMUNICATIONS .
... to commerce . Seamen are as prodigal of their life as they are of their purse ; and it is incumbent upon us to add to the security of their lives , when they risk so much for our wealth and convenience . To 88 NAVAL COMMUNICATIONS .
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