The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War: And the First President of the United States, Band 2T. Bedington, 1831 |
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... patriotism of the New - England battalions , which were composed almost exclusively of native Americans , he determined to reduce the Jersey revolters to unconditional subjection . General Howe was detached on this service , which he ...
... patriotism of the New - England battalions , which were composed almost exclusively of native Americans , he determined to reduce the Jersey revolters to unconditional subjection . General Howe was detached on this service , which he ...
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... serious and distressing nature . " I wish not to heighten the shades of the picture so far as the real life would justify me in doing , or I would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely 28 [ 1782 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... serious and distressing nature . " I wish not to heighten the shades of the picture so far as the real life would justify me in doing , or I would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely 28 [ 1782 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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And the First President of the United States Aaron Bancroft. would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely ever been paralleled , never surpassed in the history of mankind . But you may rely upon it , the patience ...
And the First President of the United States Aaron Bancroft. would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely ever been paralleled , never surpassed in the history of mankind . But you may rely upon it , the patience ...
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... patriotism of the army would for- bid their attention to such an irregular invitation , but his own duty , " he added , " as well as the reputa- tion and the true interest of the army required his dis- approbation of such disorderly ...
... patriotism of the army would for- bid their attention to such an irregular invitation , but his own duty , " he added , " as well as the reputa- tion and the true interest of the army required his dis- approbation of such disorderly ...
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... patriotism ? And for what is this done ? To bring the object we seek nearer ? No ; most cer tainly , in my opinion , it will cast it at a greater dis- tance . For myself , ( and I take no merit in giving the assurance , being induced to ...
... patriotism ? And for what is this done ? To bring the object we seek nearer ? No ; most cer tainly , in my opinion , it will cast it at a greater dis- tance . For myself , ( and I take no merit in giving the assurance , being induced to ...
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