The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States, Volúmenes1-2Crosby, Nichols, Lee, 1860 |
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... give them further relief than uncertain promises . In short , I see inevitable destruc- tion in so clear a light , that , unless vigorous measures are taken by the Assembly , and speedy assistance sent from below , the poor inhabitants ...
... give them further relief than uncertain promises . In short , I see inevitable destruc- tion in so clear a light , that , unless vigorous measures are taken by the Assembly , and speedy assistance sent from below , the poor inhabitants ...
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... I ? We seem then , in my opinion , to act un der the guidance of an evil genius . The conduct of our leaders , if not actuated by superiour orders , in tempered with something - I do not care to give 36 [ 1758 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... I ? We seem then , in my opinion , to act un der the guidance of an evil genius . The conduct of our leaders , if not actuated by superiour orders , in tempered with something - I do not care to give 36 [ 1758 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... give a name to . Nothing now but a miracle can bring this cam- Daign to a happy issue . " Mentioning the arguments he haa brought against the new road , he proceeds , " But I spoke all unavailing . ly . The road was immediately begun ...
... give a name to . Nothing now but a miracle can bring this cam- Daign to a happy issue . " Mentioning the arguments he haa brought against the new road , he proceeds , " But I spoke all unavailing . ly . The road was immediately begun ...
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... give the best security for happiness in the married state . With her he lived in all the con . fidence , endearment , and felicity which this relation can produce . In his estate of Mount Vernon , he extensively en- ga ed in the ...
... give the best security for happiness in the married state . With her he lived in all the con . fidence , endearment , and felicity which this relation can produce . In his estate of Mount Vernon , he extensively en- ga ed in the ...
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... give it as my opinion , that if the Congress have any reason to believe that there will be occasion for troops another year , and consequently of another enlistment , they would save money , and have infinitely better troops , if they ...
... give it as my opinion , that if the Congress have any reason to believe that there will be occasion for troops another year , and consequently of another enlistment , they would save money , and have infinitely better troops , if they ...
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adopted Ameri American army appointed ariny Arnold attack attempt body brigades British army camp campaign character citizens Colonel WASHINGTON Commander in Chief communicated conceived conduct confidence Congress consequence corps Count d'Estaing danger defence detached disposition duty Earl Cornwallis effect endeavours enemy engaged establish event execution exertions expected expedition expressed favourable Fayette feelings fleet force Fort Mifflin France French garrison Gene give Governour gress honour hostile hundred induced INGTON Island Legislature letter liberty Lord Cornwallis manner Marquis measures ment military militia mind Mount Vernon nation necessary neral New-Jersey New-York North river occasion officers opinion orders party passed patriotism peace Philadelphia present President provisions publick reason received regiment rendered resolution respect retirement retreat Sir Henry Clinton situation soldiers soon spirit superiour thing thousand tion treaty troops United Virginia WASHING winter wish wounded York Island