The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United StatesJohn Stochdale, 1808 - 560 páginas |
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... established , it is our business to play a cer- țain game , and not to depend on the militia for any thing capital . " The weakness of General Washington was concealed from his friends and from his foes , and he was not molested at head ...
... established , it is our business to play a cer- țain game , and not to depend on the militia for any thing capital . " The weakness of General Washington was concealed from his friends and from his foes , and he was not molested at head ...
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... established in the confidence of the army , and of the great body of the nation , to be moved from his elevated , but arduous trust , Even the victorious troops , which served under General Gates 186 [ 1777 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... established in the confidence of the army , and of the great body of the nation , to be moved from his elevated , but arduous trust , Even the victorious troops , which served under General Gates 186 [ 1777 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... established , can avoid cry- ing out : Where are our men of abilities ? Why do they not come forth to save their country ? Let this voice , my dear sir , call upon you , Jefferson and others . Do not , from a mistaken opinion that we ...
... established , can avoid cry- ing out : Where are our men of abilities ? Why do they not come forth to save their country ? Let this voice , my dear sir , call upon you , Jefferson and others . Do not , from a mistaken opinion that we ...
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... established , and no emolument of office was al- lowed . Deputies competent to the business could not be obtained upon the terms established by Congress , confusion and derangement ensued through the whole department , and in conse ...
... established , and no emolument of office was al- lowed . Deputies competent to the business could not be obtained upon the terms established by Congress , confusion and derangement ensued through the whole department , and in conse ...
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... furnish the requisitions of Congress upon that state ; and he in consequence contracted to supply the national requisition . By his personal agency 4 and credit , he established temporary funds , am- 1781. ] 277 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... furnish the requisitions of Congress upon that state ; and he in consequence contracted to supply the national requisition . By his personal agency 4 and credit , he established temporary funds , am- 1781. ] 277 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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