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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... the gross and scandalous abuses cast upon the officers in general , which is
reflecting on me in particular , for suffering misconduct of such extraordinary kind
, and the distant prospect , if any , of gaining reputation in the service , cause me
...
... the gross and scandalous abuses cast upon the officers in general , which is
reflecting on me in particular , for suffering misconduct of such extraordinary kind
, and the distant prospect , if any , of gaining reputation in the service , cause me
...
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the service , cause me to lament the hour that gave me a commission , and would
induce me at any other time than this of imminent danger , to resign , without one
hesitating moment , a command from which I never expect to reap either ...
the service , cause me to lament the hour that gave me a commission , and would
induce me at any other time than this of imminent danger , to resign , without one
hesitating moment , a command from which I never expect to reap either ...
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Whereas , had we strength enough to invade their lands , and assault their towns
, we should restrain them from coming abroad and leaving their families exposed
. We then should remove the principal cause , and have stronger probability of ...
Whereas , had we strength enough to invade their lands , and assault their towns
, we should restrain them from coming abroad and leaving their families exposed
. We then should remove the principal cause , and have stronger probability of ...
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... impress you with so ill an opinion of my honour and honesty . “ If it be possible
that Colonel - for my belief is staggered , not being conscious of having given the
least cause to any one , much less to that gentleman , to reflect so grossly .
... impress you with so ill an opinion of my honour and honesty . “ If it be possible
that Colonel - for my belief is staggered , not being conscious of having given the
least cause to any one , much less to that gentleman , to reflect so grossly .
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However , as the Congress desire it , I will enter upon the momentous duty , and
exert every power Į possess in their service , and for the support of the glorious
cause . they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of
...
However , as the Congress desire it , I will enter upon the momentous duty , and
exert every power Į possess in their service , and for the support of the glorious
cause . they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of
...
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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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