Life of George Washington, Band 1G.P. Putnam & Company, 1855 |
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Washington Irving. having sustained a loss of about six hundred killed and wounded . We have here the secret of that martial spirit so often cited of George in his boyish days . He had seen his brother fitted out for the wars . He had ...
Washington Irving. having sustained a loss of about six hundred killed and wounded . We have here the secret of that martial spirit so often cited of George in his boyish days . He had seen his brother fitted out for the wars . He had ...
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... wounded by Cupid's dart , " and " bleeding for one who remains pitiless of his griefs and woes . The tenor of some of his verses induces us to believe that he never told his love ; but , as we have already surmised , was prevented by ...
... wounded by Cupid's dart , " and " bleeding for one who remains pitiless of his griefs and woes . The tenor of some of his verses induces us to believe that he never told his love ; but , as we have already surmised , was prevented by ...
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... wounded at heart , both by the language and the haughty manner of the French commandant . He saw the ruin impending over his race , but looked with hope and trust to the English as the power least disposed to wrong the red man . French ...
... wounded at heart , both by the language and the haughty manner of the French commandant . He saw the ruin impending over his race , but looked with hope and trust to the English as the power least disposed to wrong the red man . French ...
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... wounded , demanded quickly of Mr. Gist if he was shot . The latter answered in the negative . The Indian in the mean time had run forward , and screened himself behind a large white oak , where he was reloading his gun . They overtook ...
... wounded , demanded quickly of Mr. Gist if he was shot . The latter answered in the negative . The Indian in the mean time had run forward , and screened himself behind a large white oak , where he was reloading his gun . They overtook ...
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... wounded . Wash- ington's loss was the one killed and three wounded which we have mentioned . He had been in the hottest fire , and having for the first time heard balls whistle about him , considered his escape miraculous . Jumon- ville ...
... wounded . Wash- ington's loss was the one killed and three wounded which we have mentioned . He had been in the hottest fire , and having for the first time heard balls whistle about him , considered his escape miraculous . Jumon- ville ...
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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.