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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... favour . Finding that Lieutenant Colonel Stuart designed to maintain his im portant position on the Congaree , Greene prepared to recom- September . mence active operations . Breaking up his camp at the high hills of Santee , he crossed ...
... favour . Finding that Lieutenant Colonel Stuart designed to maintain his im portant position on the Congaree , Greene prepared to recom- September . mence active operations . Breaking up his camp at the high hills of Santee , he crossed ...
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... favour of the measure . Should the requisitions of congress therefore be respected , or should per- manent funds be granted by the states , the prevailing sentiment of the nation was too hostile to the compensation which had been ...
... favour of the measure . Should the requisitions of congress therefore be respected , or should per- manent funds be granted by the states , the prevailing sentiment of the nation was too hostile to the compensation which had been ...
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... favour ? How have you been answered ? Let the letter which you are called to consider to - morrow reply . " If this then be your treatment while the swords you wear are neces- sary for the defence of America , what have you to expect ...
... favour ? How have you been answered ? Let the letter which you are called to consider to - morrow reply . " If this then be your treatment while the swords you wear are neces- sary for the defence of America , what have you to expect ...
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... favour , let me entreat you , gentlemen , on your part , not to take any measures which , viewed in the calm light of reason , will lessen the dig- nity , and sully the glory you have hitherto maintained . Let me request vou to rely on ...
... favour , let me entreat you , gentlemen , on your part , not to take any measures which , viewed in the calm light of reason , will lessen the dig- nity , and sully the glory you have hitherto maintained . Let me request vou to rely on ...
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... favour of a future adequate provision for the officers of the army may be brought to remembrance again , and considered in a single point of view , without giving congress the trouble of having recourse to their files , I will beg leave ...
... favour of a future adequate provision for the officers of the army may be brought to remembrance again , and considered in a single point of view , without giving congress the trouble of having recourse to their files , I will beg leave ...
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