The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799U.S. Government Printing Office, 1931 - Government publications |
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... Miles to Mr. George Neavels in Prince William County " The book ends with astronomical exercises , the names of the stars , the constella- tions , and the method of using a globe . This journey with George William Fairfax , seven years ...
... Miles to Mr. George Neavels in Prince William County " The book ends with astronomical exercises , the names of the stars , the constella- tions , and the method of using a globe . This journey with George William Fairfax , seven years ...
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... Miles higher up y . River we went through most beautiful Groves of Sugar Trees and spent the best part of the Day in ad- miring the Trees and richness of the Land and held various customs offices . He went to England in 1773 on business ...
... Miles higher up y . River we went through most beautiful Groves of Sugar Trees and spent the best part of the Day in ad- miring the Trees and richness of the Land and held various customs offices . He went to England in 1773 on business ...
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... Miles to Capt . Isaac Penningtons ( the Land exceeding Rich and Fertile all the way produces abundance of Grain Hemp Tobacco & ca . ) in order to lay of some Lands on Cates Marsh and Long Marsh 16 Tuesday 15th We set out early with ...
... Miles to Capt . Isaac Penningtons ( the Land exceeding Rich and Fertile all the way produces abundance of Grain Hemp Tobacco & ca . ) in order to lay of some Lands on Cates Marsh and Long Marsh 16 Tuesday 15th We set out early with ...
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... Miles from Town nothing Remarkable this day nor Night but that we had a Tolerable good Bed [ to ] lay on . Fryday 18th We Travell'd up about 35 Miles to Thomas Bar- wicks1 on Potomack where we found the River so excessively high by ...
... Miles from Town nothing Remarkable this day nor Night but that we had a Tolerable good Bed [ to ] lay on . Fryday 18th We Travell'd up about 35 Miles to Thomas Bar- wicks1 on Potomack where we found the River so excessively high by ...
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... Miles from the Mouth where we camped Saturday 26 Travelld up the Creek to Solomon Hedges Esqr one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the County of Frederick where we camped when we came to Supper there was neither a Cloth upon ...
... Miles from the Mouth where we camped Saturday 26 Travelld up the Creek to Solomon Hedges Esqr one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the County of Frederick where we camped when we came to Supper there was neither a Cloth upon ...
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Page 325 - The supplicating tears of the women and moving. petitions of the men melt me into such deadly sorrow, that I solemnly declare, if I know my own mind, I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy, provided that would contribute to the people's ease.
Page 29 - One of them fired at Mr. Gist or me, not fifteen steps off, but fortunately missed. We took this fellow into custody, and kept him until about nine o'clock at night, then let him go, and walked all the remaining part of the night without making any stop, that we might get the start so far, as to be out of the reach of their pursuit the next day, since we were well assured they would follow our track as soon as it was light.
Page 30 - ... jammed in the ice, in such a manner, that we expected every moment our raft to sink and ourselves to perish. I put out my setting pole to try to stop the raft that the ice might pass by; when the rapidity of the stream threw it with so much violence against the pole, that it jerked me out into ten feet water: but I fortunately saved myself by catching hold of one of the raft logs. Notwithstanding all our efforts, we could not get to either shore, but were obliged, as we were near an island, to...
Page 28 - Our horses were now so weak and feeble, and the baggage so heavy, (as we were obliged to provide all the necessaries which the journey would require) that we doubted much their performing it. Therefore, myself and others, except the drivers, who were obliged to ride, gave up our horses for packs, to assist along with the baggage.
Page 105 - This idea has filled me with surprise : for, if you think me capable of holding a Commission that has neither rank nor emolument annexed to it, you must entertain a very contemptible opinion of my weakness, and believe me to be more empty than the Commission itself.
Page 60 - I have a constitution hardy enough to encounter and undergo the most severe trials, and, I flatter myself, resolution to face what any man durst, as shall be proved when it comes to the test, which I believe we are on the borders of.
Page 26 - They told me, that it was their absolute design to take possession of the Ohio, and by G..d they would do it: For that, although they were sensible the English could raise two men for their one ; yet they knew their motions were too slow and dilatory to prevent any undertaking of theirs.
Page 26 - I prepared early to wait upon the commander, and was received, and conducted to him by the second officer in command. I acquainted him with my business, and offered my commission and letter...
Page 19 - He sleep amongst my most inveterate Foes And with gladness never wish to wake In deluding sleepings let my Eyelids close That in an enraptured Dream I may In a soft lulling sleep and gentle repose Possess those joys denied by Day.
Page 151 - In short, the dastardly behavior of those they call regulars exposed all others, that were inclined to do their duty, to almost certain death ; and, at last, in despite of all the efforts of the officers to the contrary, they ran, as sheep pursued by dogs, and it was impossible to rally them.