pt. I. Official letters relating to the French war, and private letters before the American revolution: March, 1754-May, 1775Harper & brothers, 1847 |
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... opinion , that the progress of the French will never be effectually opposed , but by means of an act of Parliament to compel the colonies to contribute to the common cause independently of Assemblies , who in these parts are either ...
... opinion , that the progress of the French will never be effectually opposed , but by means of an act of Parliament to compel the colonies to contribute to the common cause independently of Assemblies , who in these parts are either ...
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... opinion of my weakness , and believe me to be more empty than the commission itself . Besides , Sir , if I had time , I could enumerate many good reasons , that forbid all thoughts of my returning ; and which to you , or any other ...
... opinion of my weakness , and believe me to be more empty than the commission itself . Besides , Sir , if I had time , I could enumerate many good reasons , that forbid all thoughts of my returning ; and which to you , or any other ...
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... opinion concerning the expedition . I urged him , in the warmest terms I was able , to push forward , if he even did it with a small but chosen band , with such In the letter here referred to he says ; - " The difficulties arising in ...
... opinion concerning the expedition . I urged him , in the warmest terms I was able , to push forward , if he even did it with a small but chosen band , with such In the letter here referred to he says ; - " The difficulties arising in ...
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... opinion , I urged , that , if we could credit our intelligence , the French were weak at the Fork at present , but hourly expected reinforce- ments , which , to my certain knowledge , could not arrive with provisions , or any supplies ...
... opinion , I urged , that , if we could credit our intelligence , the French were weak at the Fork at present , but hourly expected reinforce- ments , which , to my certain knowledge , could not arrive with provisions , or any supplies ...
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... opinion , you have entertained of my military abilities , I must express my concern for not having it in my power to meet you , and other friends , who have signified their desire of seeing me in Williamsburg . * Your letter only came ...
... opinion , you have entertained of my military abilities , I must express my concern for not having it in my power to meet you , and other friends , who have signified their desire of seeing me in Williamsburg . * Your letter only came ...
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acquainted affairs Alexandria appointed army arrived Assembly beg leave believe Braddock camp canoe Captain Cherokees Colonel Washington colonies command commission council Cumberland DEAR SIR desired despatch Dined Duquesne duty encamped enclosed endeavour enemy engaged expect expedition express Fairfax favor forces Fort Cumberland Fort Duquesne Fort Loudoun Fort Pitt forts Fredericksburg French frontiers garrison give GOVERNOR DINWIDDIE grant Half-King Honor hope horses House of Burgesses hundred immediately Indians informed inhabitants Jumonville land letter Logstown Lord Lord Dunmore Loudoun Majesty's manner Maryland Meadows ment miles militia Monongahela Mount Vernon necessary o'clock obedient obliged officers Ohio Ohio Company opinion party Pennsylvania person pounds present provisions received resolved river road ROBERT DINWIDDIE sent servant soldiers soon thing thousand tion town troops Virginia regiment wagons wampum Will's Creek Williamsburg Winchester wrote
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Seite 405 - ... we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight ; I repeat it. sir, we must fight ! An appeal to arms, and to the God of Hosts, is all that is left us ! They tell us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
Seite 90 - 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 144 - 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 446 - The cold was so extremely severe, that mr. Gist had all his fingers, and some of his toes frozen, and the water was shut up so hard, that we found no difficulty in getting off the island, on the ice, in the morning, and went to mr. Frazier's.
Seite 396 - Peyton Randolph, Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Bland...
Seite 432 - As I got down before the canoe, I spent some time in viewing the rivers and the land in the fork, which I think extremely well situated for a Fort, as it has the absolute command of both rivers.
Seite 531 - Ohio, view the settlements of the people upon this river with an uneasy and jealous eye, and do not scruple to say, that they must be compensated for their right if the people settle thereo'n, notwithstanding the cession of the Six Nations.
Seite 402 - I may be allowed to answer in the negative; and give me leave to add, as my opinion, that more blood will be spilled on this occasion, if the ministry are determined to push matters to extremity, than history has ever yet furnished instances of in the annals of North America...
Seite 36 - Your Honor may depend I will not be surprised, let them come at what hour they will ; and this is as much as I can promise. But my best endeavours shall not be wanting to effect more. I doubt not, if you hear I am beaten, but you will hear at the same time, that we have done our duty, in fighting as long as there was a shadow of hope.
Seite 88 - I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was levelling my companions on every side...