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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... avowed by some members of the adminis- tration to change their system . The plan indicated for the future was to direct the whole force of the nation against France and Spain ; and to suspend offensive operations in the interior of the ...
... avowed by some members of the adminis- tration to change their system . The plan indicated for the future was to direct the whole force of the nation against France and Spain ; and to suspend offensive operations in the interior of the ...
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... avowed by the cabinet of London , and the strength of the country in which the American troops were cantoned , gave ample as- surance that no military operations would be undertaken during the win- ter , which could require the ...
... avowed by the cabinet of London , and the strength of the country in which the American troops were cantoned , gave ample as- surance that no military operations would be undertaken during the win- ter , which could require the ...
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... avowed to be , " to consider the late letter from their representatives in Philadelphia , and what measures ( if any ) should De adopted to obtain that redress of grievances which they seemed to have solicited in vain . " March 10 . On ...
... avowed to be , " to consider the late letter from their representatives in Philadelphia , and what measures ( if any ) should De adopted to obtain that redress of grievances which they seemed to have solicited in vain . " March 10 . On ...
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... thority of their officers , they marched in a body to Philadelphia , with the avowed purpose of obtaining redress of their grievances from the executive council of the state . The march of these insolent 54 THE LIFE OF.
... thority of their officers , they marched in a body to Philadelphia , with the avowed purpose of obtaining redress of their grievances from the executive council of the state . The march of these insolent 54 THE LIFE OF.
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... avowed by the resolution of Virginia . " Although , " said one of the most conspicuous patriots * of the revolu tion , in a letter to General Washington , dated the 16th of March , 1786 , " you have wisely retired from public ...
... avowed by the resolution of Virginia . " Although , " said one of the most conspicuous patriots * of the revolu tion , in a letter to General Washington , dated the 16th of March , 1786 , " you have wisely retired from public ...
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