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He , in subsequent orders , gave in . formation that the French army would not
come to that ground , and as the General was desirous of showing all the respect
in his power to those generous allies , who were hastening with the zeal of
friends ...
He , in subsequent orders , gave in . formation that the French army would not
come to that ground , and as the General was desirous of showing all the respect
in his power to those generous allies , who were hastening with the zeal of
friends ...
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... what I know is alone the result of the purest intention ; but the rectitude of my
own heart , which disdains such unworthy motives , the part I have hitherto acted
in life , the determination I have formed of not taking any share in publick
business ...
... what I know is alone the result of the purest intention ; but the rectitude of my
own heart , which disdains such unworthy motives , the part I have hitherto acted
in life , the determination I have formed of not taking any share in publick
business ...
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... before it had formed alliances , and whilst it was without funds or a government
to support you . “ You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and
fortitude , invariably regarding the rights of the civil power , through all disasters ...
... before it had formed alliances , and whilst it was without funds or a government
to support you . “ You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and
fortitude , invariably regarding the rights of the civil power , through all disasters ...
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... the feelings and habits formed in his publick station . “ I am just beginning , ”
said he in a letter to a friend , “ to experience the ease and freedom from publick
cares , which , however desirable , takes some time to realize ; for strange as it
may ...
... the feelings and habits formed in his publick station . “ I am just beginning , ”
said he in a letter to a friend , “ to experience the ease and freedom from publick
cares , which , however desirable , takes some time to realize ; for strange as it
may ...
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The pursuits of General WASHINGTON at this period were a renewal of habits ,
formed at an earlier part of life , and a recurrence to employments in which he
ever took delight ; and he experienced nothing of that dissatisfaction and ...
The pursuits of General WASHINGTON at this period were a renewal of habits ,
formed at an earlier part of life , and a recurrence to employments in which he
ever took delight ; and he experienced nothing of that dissatisfaction and ...
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| Titel | The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War: And the First President of the United States, Band 2 The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War: And the First President of the United States, Aaron Bancroft |
| Autor/in | Aaron Bancroft |
| Verlag | T. Bedington, 1826 |
| Original von | New York Public Library |
| Digitalisiert | 23. Juli 2007 |
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