Sketch of the history of Spanish America to the revolution. History and present state of Mexico. History of the revolution in Mexico. Geographical and historical view of Texas; with a detailed account of the Texan revolution and war |
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Page 320 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
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| Title | Sketch of the history of Spanish America to the revolution. History and present state of Mexico. History of the revolution in Mexico. Geographical and historical view of Texas; with a detailed account of the Texan revolution and war Volume 1 of History of South America and Mexico: Comprising Their Discovery, Geography, Politics, Commerce and Revolutions, John Milton Niles |
| Author | John Milton Niles |
| Publisher | H. Huntington, jun., 1837 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 25 Sep 2007 |
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