The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War; and the First President of the United StatesPhillips, Sampson, 1856 |
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... conceived that he was writing for men of erudition , but for the unlettered portion of the com- munity ; and he has for their benefit more particularly studied simplicity of style . Should he be so happy as to obtain their approbation ...
... conceived that he was writing for men of erudition , but for the unlettered portion of the com- munity ; and he has for their benefit more particularly studied simplicity of style . Should he be so happy as to obtain their approbation ...
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... conceived it proper officially to warn the French to desist from the prosecution of a scheme , deemed a violation of ex- isting treaties between the two countries . It was difficult to select a proper agent to execute this perilous ...
... conceived it proper officially to warn the French to desist from the prosecution of a scheme , deemed a violation of ex- isting treaties between the two countries . It was difficult to select a proper agent to execute this perilous ...
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... conceived by persons in the bosom of civilized life . " From the 1st to the 15th of December , " says Major WASHINGTON , " there was but one day in which it did not rain or snow incessantly , and through the whole journey there was but ...
... conceived by persons in the bosom of civilized life . " From the 1st to the 15th of December , " says Major WASHINGTON , " there was but one day in which it did not rain or snow incessantly , and through the whole journey there was but ...
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... conceived themselves to be in danger in their fortresses , and were unable to protect the open country . The inhabitants on the ex treme frontier , instead of uniting their force for mutual safety , fell back and communicated their ...
... conceived themselves to be in danger in their fortresses , and were unable to protect the open country . The inhabitants on the ex treme frontier , instead of uniting their force for mutual safety , fell back and communicated their ...
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... conceive it would be more gene- rous to charge me with my faults , and let me stand or fall according to evidence , than to stigmatize me be- hind my back . " It is uncertain in what light my services may have appeared to your Honour ...
... conceive it would be more gene- rous to charge me with my faults , and let me stand or fall according to evidence , than to stigmatize me be- hind my back . " It is uncertain in what light my services may have appeared to your Honour ...
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adopted Ameri American army appointed attack attempt body Britain British army camp campaign character circumstances citizens Colonel WASHINGTON Commander in Chief communicated conceived conduct confidence Congress consequence Constitution corps Count d'Estaing danger defence detachment disposition duty effect endeavour enemy engaged establish event execution exertions expected expedition experience expressed favourable feelings force Fort Mifflin France French friends garrison Gene Governour gress honour hundred Indians induced influence INGTON Island Legislature letter liberty Lord Lord Cornwallis Lord Loudoun manner measures ment military militia mind Minister Mount Vernon nation necessary neral New-Jersey New-York North river occasion officers opinion orders party passed patriotism peace Philadelphia present President provisions publick reason received Red Bank regiment rendered resolution respect retirement retreat secure sentiments sion Sir Henry Clinton situation soldiers spirit superiour thing thousand tion treaty troops United Virginia WASHING wish York Island