The Life of George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States, Band 2Lewis & Sampson, 1844 |
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... give a reason for the movement of the American army , which might not excite the suspicion of the British Commander , Gene- ral WASHINGTON , in orders on the 30th of June men- tioned that a junction with the French troops might VOL . II ...
... give a reason for the movement of the American army , which might not excite the suspicion of the British Commander , Gene- ral WASHINGTON , in orders on the 30th of June men- tioned that a junction with the French troops might VOL . II ...
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... distressing nature . " I wish not to heighten the shades of the picture so far as the real life would justify me in doing , or I would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely 28 28 [ 1782 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... distressing nature . " I wish not to heighten the shades of the picture so far as the real life would justify me in doing , or I would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely 28 28 [ 1782 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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Aaron Bancroft. would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely ever been paralleled , never surpassed in the history of mankind . But you may rely upon it , the patience and long - suffering of this army are almost ...
Aaron Bancroft. would give anecdotes of patriotism and distress which have scarcely ever been paralleled , never surpassed in the history of mankind . But you may rely upon it , the patience and long - suffering of this army are almost ...
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... give it the sueing , soft , unsuccessful epithet of memorial . Let it be re- presented in language that will neither dishonour you by its rudeness , nor betray you by its fears , what has been promised by Congress , and what has been ...
... give it the sueing , soft , unsuccessful epithet of memorial . Let it be re- presented in language that will neither dishonour you by its rudeness , nor betray you by its fears , what has been promised by Congress , and what has been ...
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... give dignity and stability to measures , is rendered too obvious , by the mode of conducting the business , to need other proof than a reference to the proceedings . " Thus much , gentlemen , I have thought it incum- bent on me to ...
... give dignity and stability to measures , is rendered too obvious , by the mode of conducting the business , to need other proof than a reference to the proceedings . " Thus much , gentlemen , I have thought it incum- bent on me to ...
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