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... never remembered the house in which he was born , how- ever ; for in 1735 some sparks from a bonfire set it in flames and it was burned to the ground . Not a stick nor a stone of that old house remains to - day ; but it has been a ...
... never remembered the house in which he was born , how- ever ; for in 1735 some sparks from a bonfire set it in flames and it was burned to the ground . Not a stick nor a stone of that old house remains to - day ; but it has been a ...
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... never had much money , for money was not plentiful in those " old colony days . " Planters and farmers were rich in land and in the crops they raised , but these crops were not always sold for money ; they were exchanged for the things ...
... never had much money , for money was not plentiful in those " old colony days . " Planters and farmers were rich in land and in the crops they raised , but these crops were not always sold for money ; they were exchanged for the things ...
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... never mean , nor low ; he never did an under- hand action ; and he knew that the first lesson a boy needs to learn is obedience to parents , respect toward older people . and kindness to all . PREPARING FOR A " RASSLE " Some folks will ...
... never mean , nor low ; he never did an under- hand action ; and he knew that the first lesson a boy needs to learn is obedience to parents , respect toward older people . and kindness to all . PREPARING FOR A " RASSLE " Some folks will ...
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... never thought of acting contrary to her decision or counsel ; and when he grew to be a man and was making a name for himself , Mary Washington's opin- ion of her son was more to him than all the big words of the world . " George has ...
... never thought of acting contrary to her decision or counsel ; and when he grew to be a man and was making a name for himself , Mary Washington's opin- ion of her son was more to him than all the big words of the world . " George has ...
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... never fretted . The boys were out among the hills with the compass and the chain for five weeks , during the months of March and April , 1748. That is the time of year when Virginia streams are swollen and Virginia mud is plenty . The ...
... never fretted . The boys were out among the hills with the compass and the chain for five weeks , during the months of March and April , 1748. That is the time of year when Virginia streams are swollen and Virginia mud is plenty . The ...
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Seite 115 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs, that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable.
Seite 76 - I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Seite 73 - I will raise a thousand men, subsist them at my own expense and march to the relief of Boston," was now ready to make good his word. He began to drill soldiers, and wrote to his brother that, if need be, he would accept the command of the soldiers from Virginia and that it was his full intention to devote his life and fonune to the cause.
Seite 66 - I am now, I believe, fixed in this seat, with an agreeable partner for life, and I hope to • find more happiness in retirement than I ever experienced in the wide and bustling world.
Seite 115 - With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment, I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence and reprehend with severity.
Seite 54 - Your honor may depend I will not be surprised, let them come at what hour they will, and this is as much as I can promise; but my best endeavors shall not be wanting to effect more. I doubt not, if you hear I am beaten, but you will hear at the same time that we have done our duty in fighting as long as there is a shadow of hope.
Seite 76 - Virginia who was among us and very well known to all of us, a gentleman whose skill and experience as an officer, whose independent fortune, great talents, and excellent universal character would command the approbation of all America, and unite the cordial exertions of all the Colonies better than any other person in the Union.
Seite 65 - Your modesty equals your valor, and that surpasses the power of any language I possess.
Seite 173 - And his own land which he had so loved and labored for, sorrowed deeply for its loss. Congress adjourned at once, the Speaker's chair was draped in black, the Congressmen put on mourning; there were resolutions passed, and speeches made, and memorial services held all over the land; and wherever, in cities or villages, on fishing-boat and workbench, in the farmhouse, the schoolhouse, and the homes of the wealthy and the poor, the sorrowful tidings came, there was mourning and sorrow, there were words...
Seite 58 - Do not let the soldiers march into the woods like that. The Frenchmen and the Indians may even now be hiding behind the trees ready to shoot us down. Let me send some men ahead to see where they are, and let some of our Virginians who are used to fighting in the forest go before to...