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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... considerations of decisive influence . The dispositions manifested by congress itself were so unfriendly to the half pay establishment as to extinguish the hope that any funds the go- vernment might acquire , would be applied to that ...
... considerations of decisive influence . The dispositions manifested by congress itself were so unfriendly to the half pay establishment as to extinguish the hope that any funds the go- vernment might acquire , would be applied to that ...
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... consideration of mankind , reason is of no use to us . The freedom of speech may be taken away , and dumb and silent , we may be led like sheep to the slaughter . I can not in justice to my own belief , and what I have great reason to ...
... consideration of mankind , reason is of no use to us . The freedom of speech may be taken away , and dumb and silent , we may be led like sheep to the slaughter . I can not in justice to my own belief , and what I have great reason to ...
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... consideration , I can not sufficient- ly express my surprise and indignation at the arrogance , the folly , and the wickedness of the mutineers ; nor can I sufficiently admire the fidelity , the bravery , and patriotism , which must ...
... consideration , I can not sufficient- ly express my surprise and indignation at the arrogance , the folly , and the wickedness of the mutineers ; nor can I sufficiently admire the fidelity , the bravery , and patriotism , which must ...
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... consideration of congress . As the experience of Gen- eral Washington would certainly enable him to suggest many useful ideas on this important point , his opinions respecting it were requested by the committee to whom it was referred ...
... consideration of congress . As the experience of Gen- eral Washington would certainly enable him to suggest many useful ideas on this important point , his opinions respecting it were requested by the committee to whom it was referred ...
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... consideration , reclaimed that place to which their real magnitude entitled them ; and internal navigation again attracted the attention of the wise and thinking part of society . Accustomed to contem- plate America as his country , and ...
... consideration , reclaimed that place to which their real magnitude entitled them ; and internal navigation again attracted the attention of the wise and thinking part of society . Accustomed to contem- plate America as his country , and ...
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