Life of George Washington, Band 1G.P. Putnam & Company, 1855 |
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... thousand foot and five hundred horse . Besides these he had his feudatories of the palatinate ; six ban- nerets and one hundred and sixty knights , not one of whom , says an old poem , but surpassed Arthur him- self , though endowed ...
... thousand foot and five hundred horse . Besides these he had his feudatories of the palatinate ; six ban- nerets and one hundred and sixty knights , not one of whom , says an old poem , but surpassed Arthur him- self , though endowed ...
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... , and took up his residence at the place hereto- fore noted as his " quarters . " Here he laid out a * A pistole is $ 3 60. A doubloon is double that sum . 616 manor , containing ten thousand acres of arable grazing land.
... , and took up his residence at the place hereto- fore noted as his " quarters . " Here he laid out a * A pistole is $ 3 60. A doubloon is double that sum . 616 manor , containing ten thousand acres of arable grazing land.
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Washington Irving. manor , containing ten thousand acres of arable grazing land , vast meadows , and noble forests , and projected a spacious manor - house , giving to the place the name of Greenway Court . It was probably through the ...
Washington Irving. manor , containing ten thousand acres of arable grazing land , vast meadows , and noble forests , and projected a spacious manor - house , giving to the place the name of Greenway Court . It was probably through the ...
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... thousand acres of land were granted to it west of the Alleganies ; between the Monongahela and Kanawha rivers ; though part of the land might be taken up north of the Ohio , should it be deemed expedient . The company were to pay no ...
... thousand acres of land were granted to it west of the Alleganies ; between the Monongahela and Kanawha rivers ; though part of the land might be taken up north of the Ohio , should it be deemed expedient . The company were to pay no ...
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... the waters of the Missis- sippi . And under this specious plea , ten thousand pounds were grudgingly voted ; but even this moder- ate sum was not put at the absolute disposition of the governor . he was to confer as to its appropriation.
... the waters of the Missis- sippi . And under this specious plea , ten thousand pounds were grudgingly voted ; but even this moder- ate sum was not put at the absolute disposition of the governor . he was to confer as to its appropriation.
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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.