Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States |
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Soon after this transaction , Mr. Dinwiddie left the government , and Mr. Blair , the
president of the Council , became , for a short time , the Executive , between
whom and Colonel Washington perfect confidence and free communication
existed .
Soon after this transaction , Mr. Dinwiddie left the government , and Mr. Blair , the
president of the Council , became , for a short time , the Executive , between
whom and Colonel Washington perfect confidence and free communication
existed .
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His officers expressed the great affection and respect which they entertained for
his character , by an unanimous address , presented to him at the close of this
campaign ; and the inhabitants of the frontiers placed full confidence in him ,
even ...
His officers expressed the great affection and respect which they entertained for
his character , by an unanimous address , presented to him at the close of this
campaign ; and the inhabitants of the frontiers placed full confidence in him ,
even ...
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With her , he lived in all the confidence , endearment and felicity which this
relation can produce . On his estate of Mount Vernon , he extensively engaged in
the business of agriculture , and was greatly distinguished for the judgment he ...
With her , he lived in all the confidence , endearment and felicity which this
relation can produce . On his estate of Mount Vernon , he extensively engaged in
the business of agriculture , and was greatly distinguished for the judgment he ...
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Although never distinguished as a popular speaker , yet the soundness of his
judgment , the wisdom of his counsels , and the uniform propriety of his
behaviour , secured him the confidence and esteem of all who were acquainted
with his ...
Although never distinguished as a popular speaker , yet the soundness of his
judgment , the wisdom of his counsels , and the uniform propriety of his
behaviour , secured him the confidence and esteem of all who were acquainted
with his ...
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His answer was well calculated to increase the attachments to his person , and
the confidence in his talents , which the public already entertained . “ Gentlemen ,
your kind congratulations on my appointment and arrival , demand my warmest ...
His answer was well calculated to increase the attachments to his person , and
the confidence in his talents , which the public already entertained . “ Gentlemen ,
your kind congratulations on my appointment and arrival , demand my warmest ...
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| Titel | Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States |
| Autor/in | Aaron Bancroft |
| Verlag | J. Stockdale, 1808 |
| Original von | Klosterbibliothek Montserrat |
| Digitalisiert | 17. Juni 2010 |
| Länge | 560 Seiten |
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