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  1. Yee-Ming

    In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776

    Not really, I think it was more a twist on the brand of milk "Dutch Lady", which was quite popular here. Sorry to everyone else for derailing this thread on matters Dutch. Back to your regularly scheduled programming...
  2. Yee-Ming

    In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776

    Born and raised for six years, then crossed the Channel and sadly forgot the lingo. So it's probably a misnomer to call me a Dutchman, although I used to be referred to as a Dutch baby. But when it comes to football, "Hup Holland!" Not that there's very much to cheer about these days...
  3. Yee-Ming

    In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776

    Then again, didn't Spain actually restore its monarchy after Franco finally died in the 1970s? Which would be even odder considering all the European monarchies that were deposed in teh aftermath of either World War 1 or 2. And never mind visiting the Netherlands seven or eight times, I was...
  4. Yee-Ming

    In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776

    I guessed Canada was involved because of use of the word "Province", which I don't recall ever having seen used in connection with an American state or entity. Odd that Washington didn't simply sign later, if so many delegates likewise signed over the course of a year following from August...
  5. Yee-Ming

    In CONGRESS, July 4, 1776

    Likewise. Some observations: I wonder what the writers meant when referring to "abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province" etc? I'd guess they were talking about Canada, but had the Brits changed the Canadian legal system? Also, it would seem George Washington...
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