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 2T. Bedington, 1831 |
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... tion of the most rash design ; and strong and violent measures would have enkindled the smothered spark into a destructive flame . Noticing in general orders the anonymous publication , he expressed his confidence that the judgment and ...
... tion of the most rash design ; and strong and violent measures would have enkindled the smothered spark into a destructive flame . Noticing in general orders the anonymous publication , he expressed his confidence that the judgment and ...
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... tion as a soldier and a patriot , throughout the civilized world . To his retirement he carried the profound veneration and most lively affection of his grateful coun- trymen . In the estimation of his friends , the measure of his ...
... tion as a soldier and a patriot , throughout the civilized world . To his retirement he carried the profound veneration and most lively affection of his grateful coun- trymen . In the estimation of his friends , the measure of his ...
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... tion . Envious of none , I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this , my dear friend , being the order of my march , I will move down the stream of life , until I sleep with my fathers . " But delighted as he was with his ...
... tion . Envious of none , I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this , my dear friend , being the order of my march , I will move down the stream of life , until I sleep with my fathers . " But delighted as he was with his ...
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... tion , innumerable addresses from literary and other incorporations were presented to him , which , in ar- dent language , expressed the veneration universally felt for his character , and the admiration entertained for his services ...
... tion , innumerable addresses from literary and other incorporations were presented to him , which , in ar- dent language , expressed the veneration universally felt for his character , and the admiration entertained for his services ...
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... tion of the political importance of the measure . I would wish that every individual who may hear that it was a favourite plan of mine , may know also , that I had no other motive for promoting it , than the ad · vantage of which I ...
... tion of the political importance of the measure . I would wish that every individual who may hear that it was a favourite plan of mine , may know also , that I had no other motive for promoting it , than the ad · vantage of which I ...
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