Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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Aaron Bancroft. which took place between small parties , neither in their nature or consequences merit notice . The mere defence of lines , did not satisfy the enterprizing and patriotic mind of General Wash- ington . With extreme ...
Aaron Bancroft. which took place between small parties , neither in their nature or consequences merit notice . The mere defence of lines , did not satisfy the enterprizing and patriotic mind of General Wash- ington . With extreme ...
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... nature . To make the required detachments , would expose the main army to inevitable destruction ; and to deny the requests , would occasion dissatisfactions , which endangered a cause that could be supported by public opinion only . To ...
... nature . To make the required detachments , would expose the main army to inevitable destruction ; and to deny the requests , would occasion dissatisfactions , which endangered a cause that could be supported by public opinion only . To ...
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... nature , capable of only a temporary currency ; Congress , therefore , was justly afraid of the expense of a permanent army . Jealousy toward a standing army , had a powerful influence upon the military arrangements of Ame- rica ; this ...
... nature , capable of only a temporary currency ; Congress , therefore , was justly afraid of the expense of a permanent army . Jealousy toward a standing army , had a powerful influence upon the military arrangements of Ame- rica ; this ...
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... nature , the minds of the American people were ripened to renounce their allegiance to Britain , and to assume a place among indepen- dent nations ; and the representatives of most of the colonies , were instructed to support in Con ...
... nature , the minds of the American people were ripened to renounce their allegiance to Britain , and to assume a place among indepen- dent nations ; and the representatives of most of the colonies , were instructed to support in Con ...
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... nature . It is certain that it is not with us to de- termine in many instances , what consequences will flow from our counsels ; but yet it behoves us to adopt such , as , under the smiles of a gracious and all kind Providence , will be ...
... nature . It is certain that it is not with us to de- termine in many instances , what consequences will flow from our counsels ; but yet it behoves us to adopt such , as , under the smiles of a gracious and all kind Providence , will be ...
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