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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... sincere affection I feel for an army have so long had the honour to command , will oblige me to declare in this publick and solemn manner , that in the attainment of complete justice for all your toils and dangers , and in the ...
... sincere affection I feel for an army have so long had the honour to command , will oblige me to declare in this publick and solemn manner , that in the attainment of complete justice for all your toils and dangers , and in the ...
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... sincerity of which the human heart is capable , " which passed unanimously . On motion of General Putnam a committee was then chosen , con- sisting of General Knox , Colonel Brooks , and Captain Heywood , to prepare resolutions on the ...
... sincerity of which the human heart is capable , " which passed unanimously . On motion of General Putnam a committee was then chosen , con- sisting of General Knox , Colonel Brooks , and Captain Heywood , to prepare resolutions on the ...
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... sincerity , without disguise . I am aware , however , those who differ from me in political senti- mcnts , may perhaps remark , I am stepping out of the proper line of my duty ; and they may possibly ascribe to arrogance or ostentation ...
... sincerity , without disguise . I am aware , however , those who differ from me in political senti- mcnts , may perhaps remark , I am stepping out of the proper line of my duty ; and they may possibly ascribe to arrogance or ostentation ...
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... sincere congratulations to Con- gress , and of presenting myself before them to surren- der into their hands the trust committed to me , and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country . ' Happy in the ...
... sincere congratulations to Con- gress , and of presenting myself before them to surren- der into their hands the trust committed to me , and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country . ' Happy in the ...
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Aaron Bancroft. safety , and independence ; on which happy event , we sincerely join you in congratulations . " Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ; having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict , and to those ...
Aaron Bancroft. safety , and independence ; on which happy event , we sincerely join you in congratulations . " Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ; having taught a lesson useful to those who inflict , and to those ...
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