pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v. 3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v. 4) July, 1776-July] 1777. (v. 5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v. 6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v. 7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v. 8) April, 1781-December, 1783Harper & brothers, 1847 |
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Seite 149 - ... party disputes and personal quarrels are the great business of the day ; whilst the momentous concerns of an empire, a great and accumulating debt, ruined finances, depreciated money, and want of credit, which in its consequences is the want of every thing, are but secondary considerations, and postponed from day to day, from week to week, as if our affairs wore the most promising aspect.
Seite 502 - Resolved, that major-general the Marquis de la Fayette have permission to go to France, and that he return at such time as shall be most convenient to him; that he be informed that on a review of his conduct throughout the past campaign, and particularly during the period in which he had the chief command in Virginia, the many new proofs which present themselves of his zealous attachment to the cause he has espoused, and of his judgment, vigilance, gallantry...
Seite 44 - For the reasons above assigned," say the officers, " we in the most solemn manner protest against the measure, as derogatory to the honor of France, contrary to the intentions of his Most Christian Majesty and to the interests of his nation, destructive in the highest degree of the welfare of the United States, and highly injurious to the alliance formed between the two nations.
Seite 418 - A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion" of the attachment of friends ; and that the most liberal professions of good-will are very far from being the surest marks of it.
Seite 361 - ... of liberty ; your singular attachment to this infant world ; your ardent and persevering efforts, not only in America, but since your return to France, to serve the United States ; your polite attention to Americans, and your strict and uniform friendship for me, have ripened the first impressions of esteem and attachment, which I imbibed for you, into such perfect love and gratitude, as neither time nor absence can impair.
Seite 362 - Chevalier, till he had announced himself to Congress, did not choose to be received in his public character. If he had, except paying him military honors, it was not my intention to depart from that plain- and simple manner of living, which accords with the real interest and policy of men struggling under every difficulty for the attainment of the most inestimable blessing of life, liberty. The Chevalier was polite enough to a'pprove my principle, and condescended to appear pleased with our Spartan...
Seite 56 - It will be a consolation to you to reflect, that the thinking part of mankind do not form their judgment from events ; and that their equity will ever attach equal glory to those actions which deserve success, and those which have been crowned with it. It is in the trying circumstances to which your Excellency has been exposed, that the virtues of a great mind are displayed in their brightest lustre, and that a general's character is better known than in the hour of victory.
Seite 76 - The generous spirit of chivalry, exploded by the rest of the world, finds a refuge, my dear friend, in the sensibility of your nation only. But it is in vain to cherish it, unless you can find antagonists to support it ; and however well adapted it might have been to the times in which it existed, in our days it is to be feared, that your opponent, sheltering; himself behind modern opinions, and under his present public character of commissioner, would turn a virtue of such ancient date into ridicule.
Seite 30 - General is said to have answered, " that he was not worth purchasing, but, such as he was, the King of Great Britain was not rich enough to do it.
Seite 106 - This is the introduction of large bodies of French troops into Canada, and putting them in possession of the capital of that province, attached to them by all the ties of blood, habits, manners, religion, and former connection of government. " I fear this would be too great a temptation to be resisted by any power actuated by the common maxims of national policy.