Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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... duty , in mat- ters , where I think I have rather exceeded than fallen short of it . This , I think , is evidently the case in speaking of Indian affairs at all , after being instructed in very express terms , Not to have any concern ...
... duty , in mat- ters , where I think I have rather exceeded than fallen short of it . This , I think , is evidently the case in speaking of Indian affairs at all , after being instructed in very express terms , Not to have any concern ...
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... duty is required of me . But since you desire me to speak my sentiments freely , per- mit me to observe , that after having conversed with all the guides , and having been informed by others acquainted with the country , I am con ...
... duty is required of me . But since you desire me to speak my sentiments freely , per- mit me to observe , that after having conversed with all the guides , and having been informed by others acquainted with the country , I am con ...
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... duty he , with extreme fatigue , executed . [ Nov. 25 , 1758. ] In slow and laborious marches , Ge- neral Forbes reached du Quesne , and found that the French , on the evening preceding his arrival , had set fire to this fort , and had ...
... duty he , with extreme fatigue , executed . [ Nov. 25 , 1758. ] In slow and laborious marches , Ge- neral Forbes reached du Quesne , and found that the French , on the evening preceding his arrival , had set fire to this fort , and had ...
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... duty , and exert every power I possess in their service , and for the support of the glorious cause . I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation . " But lest some unlucky event ...
... duty , and exert every power I possess in their service , and for the support of the glorious cause . I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation . " But lest some unlucky event ...
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... duty , therefore , to represent the inconvenience that must unavoidably ensue from a dependence on a number of persons for supplies , and submit it to the consideration of Congress , whether the public service will not be the best ...
... duty , therefore , to represent the inconvenience that must unavoidably ensue from a dependence on a number of persons for supplies , and submit it to the consideration of Congress , whether the public service will not be the best ...
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