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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... interests arose in opposition to the en- gagements of the Nation ; and although part of Con gress , respectable for number and weight of character , acknowledged the merit of the military , and were in- 1783 . clined to do them justice ...
... interests arose in opposition to the en- gagements of the Nation ; and although part of Con gress , respectable for number and weight of character , acknowledged the merit of the military , and were in- 1783 . clined to do them justice ...
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... interest and affections bind him strongly to you , whose past sufferings have been as great , and whose future fortune may be as despe- rate as yours - would beg leave to address you . " Age has its claims , and rank is not without its ...
... interest and affections bind him strongly to you , whose past sufferings have been as great , and whose future fortune may be as despe- rate as yours - would beg leave to address you . " Age has its claims , and rank is not without its ...
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... interest of the army required his dis- approbation of such disorderly proceedings . At the same time , he requested the general and field officers , with one officer from each company , and a proper re presentation from the staff of the ...
... interest of the army required his dis- approbation of such disorderly proceedings . At the same time , he requested the general and field officers , with one officer from each company , and a proper re presentation from the staff of the ...
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... interests . But how are they to be promoted ? The way is plain , says the anonymous addresser ! If war continue , remove into the unsettled country ; there establish yourselves , and leave an un- grateful country to defend itself ; -but ...
... interests . But how are they to be promoted ? The way is plain , says the anonymous addresser ! If war continue , remove into the unsettled country ; there establish yourselves , and leave an un- grateful country to defend itself ; -but ...
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... interests to reconcile , their determi nations are slow . Why then should we distrust them And in consequence of that distrust , adopt measures which may cast a shade over that glory which has 38 [ 1783 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... interests to reconcile , their determi nations are slow . Why then should we distrust them And in consequence of that distrust , adopt measures which may cast a shade over that glory which has 38 [ 1783 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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