The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States. Comp. Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers Bequeathed to Him by His Deceased Relative, Volume 2J. Crissy, 1845 |
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... character , had enabled him to support in some degree a system of credit , the advantages of which were incalcu- lably great . He had through the Chevalier de la Luzerne obtained permission from his most Christian Majesty to draw for ...
... character , had enabled him to support in some degree a system of credit , the advantages of which were incalcu- lably great . He had through the Chevalier de la Luzerne obtained permission from his most Christian Majesty to draw for ...
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... character of his enemy , and adapted his pursuit to it . Yet only twelve prisoners were made . The general's horse was shot under him , and twelve pri- vates were killed and wounded . * This sharp conflict terminated the war in Georgia ...
... character of his enemy , and adapted his pursuit to it . Yet only twelve prisoners were made . The general's horse was shot under him , and twelve pri- vates were killed and wounded . * This sharp conflict terminated the war in Georgia ...
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... character , and show the world how richly you deserve those chains you broke . To guard against this evil , let us take a review of the ground upon which we now stand , and from thence carry our thoughts forward for a moment into the ...
... character , and show the world how richly you deserve those chains you broke . To guard against this evil , let us take a review of the ground upon which we now stand , and from thence carry our thoughts forward for a moment into the ...
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... character , could have moderated their resentments so far as to in- duce them to adopt the measures he recommended . On the 15th , the convention of officers assembled , and General Gates * took the chair . The Commander - in - chief ...
... character , could have moderated their resentments so far as to in- duce them to adopt the measures he recommended . On the 15th , the convention of officers assembled , and General Gates * took the chair . The Commander - in - chief ...
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... character of America , to express your utmost horror and detestation of the man who wishes , un- der any specious pretences , to overturn the liberties of our country , and who wickedly attempts to open the flood gates of civil discord ...
... character of America , to express your utmost horror and detestation of the man who wishes , un- der any specious pretences , to overturn the liberties of our country , and who wickedly attempts to open the flood gates of civil discord ...
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