The peace treaty had made New York the port of entry for the whole region east of the Delaware, and into its coffers poured a revenue so marvellous as to excite hopes of a prospective wealth which a century, remarkable as was its productiveness, did little more than realise.
This quote highlights the economic benefits New York gained as a result of the peace treaty after the Revolutionary War.
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This is the spirit in which I have determined for myself to come up to this great question, and to pass through it.
The heart of the country is fixed on higher and nobler things.
This reckless claim amazed his friends as much as it aroused his enemies, and he at once became the object of most cutting reproaches.
I discerned also unmistakable evidences of stern integrity, earnest patriotism, and unswerving fidelity.
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