Character Portraits of Washington as Delineated by Historians, Orators and Divines: Selected and Arranged in Chronological Order with Biographical Notes and ReferencesR. M. Lindsay, 1887 - 351 Seiten |
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... be a benefit , its example an influence , and its imitation an assistance . " God be praised , that character is ours forever ! " W. S. BAKER . Philadelphia , Nov. 1st , 1886 . CONTENTS . The frontispiece is a reproduction of the rare.
... be a benefit , its example an influence , and its imitation an assistance . " God be praised , that character is ours forever ! " W. S. BAKER . Philadelphia , Nov. 1st , 1886 . CONTENTS . The frontispiece is a reproduction of the rare.
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... example , to our success over our enemies and with the beauties to our triumphs in war and in love . I toasted very often with the General , and amongst others on one occasion I proposed to drink to the Marquis de Lafayette , whom he ...
... example , to our success over our enemies and with the beauties to our triumphs in war and in love . I toasted very often with the General , and amongst others on one occasion I proposed to drink to the Marquis de Lafayette , whom he ...
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... example , his activity , his energy , he taught them to love glory and danger , notwithstanding the inclemency of the climate and the rigors of winter . The soldier jealous of his praises , feared even his silence ; never was general ...
... example , his activity , his energy , he taught them to love glory and danger , notwithstanding the inclemency of the climate and the rigors of winter . The soldier jealous of his praises , feared even his silence ; never was general ...
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... example , or worthy the attention of his countrymen . The conspicuous character he has acted on the theatre of human affairs , the uniform dignity with which he sustained his part , amidst difficulties of the most discouraging nature ...
... example , or worthy the attention of his countrymen . The conspicuous character he has acted on the theatre of human affairs , the uniform dignity with which he sustained his part , amidst difficulties of the most discouraging nature ...
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... example the most interesting to humanity , and capable of nerving the palsied arm of age , or even of cowardice itself : we behold him like another Aaron , the sacred delegate of heaven , leading to the field a brave but ill appointed ...
... example the most interesting to humanity , and capable of nerving the palsied arm of age , or even of cowardice itself : we behold him like another Aaron , the sacred delegate of heaven , leading to the field a brave but ill appointed ...
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Aaron Bancroft action admiration ambition American American Revolution appeared army born Boston brilliant Cæsar character of Washington Charles James Fox chief citizens civil command conduct Congress constitution countenance countrymen courage died dignity divine duty eminent enemies England excellent extract fame firm Fisher Ames fortune France French genius GEORGE COMBE George Washington GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS glory greatest happiness Harvard College heart Heaven hero highest honor human illustrious ington integrity intellectual JEDIDIAH MORSE judgment Julius Cæsar justice liberty lived London Lord Brougham mankind military mind moderation moral Mount Vernon nation nature never noble occasion oration passions patriotism peace perfect Philadelphia political possessed President principles prudence published pure qualities republic respect reverence Revolution Rochambeau SAMUEL STANHOPE SMITH soldiers spirit sublime success superior talents temper tion United veneration victory Virginia virtue vols Wash whole wisdom Yale College York