Life of George Washington, Band 1G.P. Putnam & Company, 1855 |
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... means of instruction in Virginia were limited , and it was the custom among the wealthy planters to send their sons to England to complete their education . This was done by Augustine Wash- ington with his eldest son Lawrence , then ...
... means of instruction in Virginia were limited , and it was the custom among the wealthy planters to send their sons to England to complete their education . This was done by Augustine Wash- ington with his eldest son Lawrence , then ...
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... means of ascertaining . Perhaps the object of it may have considered him a mere school - boy , and treated him as such ; or his own shyness may have been in his way , and his " rules for behavior and conversa- tion " may as yet have sat ...
... means of ascertaining . Perhaps the object of it may have considered him a mere school - boy , and treated him as such ; or his own shyness may have been in his way , and his " rules for behavior and conversa- tion " may as yet have sat ...
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... means of a poetical temperament , the waste pages of his journal betray several attempts to pour forth his amorous sorrows in verse . They are mere mere common - place rhymes , such as lovers at his age are apt to write , in which he ...
... means of a poetical temperament , the waste pages of his journal betray several attempts to pour forth his amorous sorrows in verse . They are mere mere common - place rhymes , such as lovers at his age are apt to write , in which he ...
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... mean to steal our country from us , " murmured they ; and they determined to seek protec- tion from the English . Celeron , finding some traders from Pennsylvania trafficking among the Indians , summoned them to depart , and wrote by ...
... mean to steal our country from us , " murmured they ; and they determined to seek protec- tion from the English . Celeron , finding some traders from Pennsylvania trafficking among the Indians , summoned them to depart , and wrote by ...
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... by reiterating the threat made two years previously by Celeron de Bienville against all intruding fur traders . In the mean time , in the face of all these protests THE INDIANS ' LAND . 63 and menaces , Mr. 62 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... by reiterating the threat made two years previously by Celeron de Bienville against all intruding fur traders . In the mean time , in the face of all these protests THE INDIANS ' LAND . 63 and menaces , Mr. 62 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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Seite 215 - The supplicating tears of the women and moving petitions of the men melt me into such deadly sorrow, that I solemnly declare, if I know my own mind, I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy, provided that would contribute to the people's ease.
Seite 321 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Seite 378 - Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me : Fight against them that fight against me.
Seite 193 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
Seite 383 - When your lordships look at the papers transmitted us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Seite 434 - Patsy, when I assure you, in the most solemn manner, that, so far from seeking this appointment, I have used every endeavor in my power to avoid it, not only from my unwillingness to part with you and the family, but from a consciousness of its being a trust too great for my...
Seite 280 - The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Await alike th
Seite 132 - has filled me with surprise ; for, if you think me capable of holding a commission, that has neither rank nor emolument annexed to it, you must entertain a very contemptible opinion of my weakness, and believe me to be more empty than the commission itself.
Seite 385 - I think I can announce it as a fact, that it is not the wish or interest of that government, or any other upon this continent, separately or collectively, to set up for independence ; but this you may at the same time rely on, that none of them will ever submit to the loss of those valuable rights and privileges, which are essential to the happiness of every free state, and without which, life, liberty, and property are rendered totally insecure.
Seite 283 - I'll neither give orders, nor interfere any further. I have business to attend to of greater moment than your ruined garrison, and this wretched country. My time is short,— I shall pass this night with God, and prepare myself for death. I wish you all comfort; and to be happily extricated from your present perplexities.