The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States. Comp. Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers Bequeathed to Him by His Deceased Relative, Volume 2J. Crissy, 1845 |
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... Marquis de Lafayette , who was about to return to his native country . The first intelligence from Europe was far from being calculated to diminish the anxieties still felt in America by the enlightened friends of the revolution . The ...
... Marquis de Lafayette , who was about to return to his native country . The first intelligence from Europe was far from being calculated to diminish the anxieties still felt in America by the enlightened friends of the revolution . The ...
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... Marquis de Lafayette , an- nouncing a general peace . This intelligence , though not official , was certain ; and orders were immediately issued , recalling all armed ves- sels cruising under the authority of the United States . Early ...
... Marquis de Lafayette , an- nouncing a general peace . This intelligence , though not official , was certain ; and orders were immediately issued , recalling all armed ves- sels cruising under the authority of the United States . Early ...
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... marquis , " said he to his noble and highly valued friend , Lafayette , " I have become a private citizen on the ... de- vising schemes to promote the welfare of his own - perhaps the ruin of other countries , as if this globe was ...
... marquis , " said he to his noble and highly valued friend , Lafayette , " I have become a private citizen on the ... de- vising schemes to promote the welfare of his own - perhaps the ruin of other countries , as if this globe was ...
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... Marquis de Lafayette , which was also directed by the legislature , is placed in a niche of the wall in the same part of the building . and with many of other countries . Literary men also GEORGE WASHINGTON . 63.
... Marquis de Lafayette , which was also directed by the legislature , is placed in a niche of the wall in the same part of the building . and with many of other countries . Literary men also GEORGE WASHINGTON . 63.
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... Marquis de Lafayette , who had crossed the Atlantic , and had devoted a part of his time to the delights of an enthusiastic friendship , paid a visit to the capital of the state . Never was reception more cordial , or more demon ...
... Marquis de Lafayette , who had crossed the Atlantic , and had devoted a part of his time to the delights of an enthusiastic friendship , paid a visit to the capital of the state . Never was reception more cordial , or more demon ...
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