Life of Washington, Band 4Collegiate Society, 1905 |
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... General Greene , " Will you not think it extraordinary that General Ar- nold made a public entertainment the night before last , of which , not only common tory ladies , but the wives and daughters of persons proscribed by the State , and.
... General Greene , " Will you not think it extraordinary that General Ar- nold made a public entertainment the night before last , of which , not only common tory ladies , but the wives and daughters of persons proscribed by the State , and.
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Washington Irving. and daughters of persons proscribed by the State , and now with the enemy at New York , formed a very consid- erable number ? The fact is literally true . " Regarded from a different point of view , this conduct might ...
Washington Irving. and daughters of persons proscribed by the State , and now with the enemy at New York , formed a very consid- erable number ? The fact is literally true . " Regarded from a different point of view , this conduct might ...
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... persons who voluntarily remained with the enemy , and were deemed disaffected to the interests and independence of America . In regard to the first of these charges , Arnold alleged that the person who applied for the protection of the ...
... persons who voluntarily remained with the enemy , and were deemed disaffected to the interests and independence of America . In regard to the first of these charges , Arnold alleged that the person who applied for the protection of the ...
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Washington Irving. TRIAL BY , COURT - MARTIAL . 43 of that person and his associates with regard to the vessel and cargo appeared to be upright . As to his having granted the permission without the knowledge of the commander - in - chief ...
Washington Irving. TRIAL BY , COURT - MARTIAL . 43 of that person and his associates with regard to the vessel and cargo appeared to be upright . As to his having granted the permission without the knowledge of the commander - in - chief ...
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... person , but at this moment his utmost vigilance was required to keep watch upon New York and maintain the security of the Hudson , the vital part of the confederacy . The weak state of the American means of warfare in both quarters ...
... person , but at this moment his utmost vigilance was required to keep watch upon New York and maintain the security of the Hudson , the vital part of the confederacy . The weak state of the American means of warfare in both quarters ...
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Seite 462 - States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the field ; and finally, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind, which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation.
Seite 477 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Seite 162 - General went up to see her, and she upbraided him with being in a plot to murder her child. One moment she raved,. another she melted into tears. Sometimes she pressed her infant to her bosom, and lamented its fate, occasioned by the imprudence of its father, in a manner that would have pierced insensibility itself. All the sweetness of beauty, all the loveliness of innocence, all the tenderness of a wife, and all the fondness of a mother showed themselves in her appearance and conduct.
Seite 332 - It would have been a less painful circumstance to me to have heard that in consequence of your non-compliance with their request, they had burnt my house and laid the plantation in ruins. You ought to have considered yourself as my representative, and should have reflected on the bad example of communicating with the enemy, and making a voluntary offer of refreshments to them with a view to prevent a conflagration.
Seite 447 - Some people have so connected the ideas of tyranny and monarchy, as to find it very difficult to separate them. It may therefore be requisite to give the head of such a constitution, as I propose, some title apparently more moderate ; but, if all other things were once adjusted, I believe strong arguments might be produced for admitting the title of KING, which I conceive would be attended with some material advantages.
Seite 477 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my official life, by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them, to his holy keeping.
Seite 447 - ... country willing to redress your wrongs, cherish your worth, and reward your services ? A country courting your return to private life, with tears of gratitude, and smiles of admiration, longing to divide with you that independency which your gallantry has given, and those riches which your wounds have preserved ? Is this the case ? Or is it rather a country that tramples upon your rights, disdains your cries, and insults your distresses...
Seite 478 - You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and fortitude, invariably regarding the rights of the civil power through all disasters and changes.
Seite 179 - Let me hope, sir, that if aught in my character impresses you with esteem towards me ; if aught in my misfortunes marks me as the victim of policy and not of resentment, I shall experience the operation of these feelings in your breast by being informed that I am not to die on a gibbet.
Seite 460 - There are four things which I humbly conceive are essential to the -well-being, I may even venture to say to the existence, of the United States as an independent power. First. An indissoluble union of the States under one federal head.