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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... wish he had as much credit for the rectitude of his heart ; for , as men see through different opticks , and are induced by the reflecting faculties of the mind , to use different means to attain the same end , the au- thor of the ...
... wish he had as much credit for the rectitude of his heart ; for , as men see through different opticks , and are induced by the reflecting faculties of the mind , to use different means to attain the same end , the au- thor of the ...
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... wish , so far as may be done consistently with the great duty I owe my country , and those powers we are bound to re- spect , you may freely command my services to the utmost extent of my abilities . " While I give you these assurances ...
... wish , so far as may be done consistently with the great duty I owe my country , and those powers we are bound to re- spect , you may freely command my services to the utmost extent of my abilities . " While I give you these assurances ...
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... wishes , under any specious pretences , to overturn the liberties of our country ; and who wickedly attempts to open the floodgates of civil discord , and deluge our rising empire in blood . " By thus determining , and thus acting , you ...
... wishes , under any specious pretences , to overturn the liberties of our country ; and who wickedly attempts to open the floodgates of civil discord , and deluge our rising empire in blood . " By thus determining , and thus acting , you ...
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... wishes of the army , under these reservations only , that officers suf- ficient to conduct the men who choose to receive fur- loughs , will attend them , either on furlough , or by de- tachment . " This answer proved satisfactory ; good ...
... wishes of the army , under these reservations only , that officers suf- ficient to conduct the men who choose to receive fur- loughs , will attend them , either on furlough , or by de- tachment . " This answer proved satisfactory ; good ...
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... wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy , as your former ones have been glorious and honourable . " He drank the wine , and proceeded . " I cannot come to each of you to take my leave , but shall be obliged to you , if ...
... wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy , as your former ones have been glorious and honourable . " He drank the wine , and proceeded . " I cannot come to each of you to take my leave , but shall be obliged to you , if ...
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