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, Volume 5C.P. Wayne, 1807 - Generals |
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... CHAP . I. latter , having reached the haven to which all the former were directed ; and from his house - top is 1787. looking back , and tracing with an eager eye , the meanders by which he escaped the quick - sands and mires which lay ...
... CHAP . I. latter , having reached the haven to which all the former were directed ; and from his house - top is 1787. looking back , and tracing with an eager eye , the meanders by which he escaped the quick - sands and mires which lay ...
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... CHAP . I. should convey his resolution not to retain the 1783 shares for his private emolument , to signify his 1787. willingness to hold them in trust for such public institution as the legislature should approve . The following letter ...
... CHAP . I. should convey his resolution not to retain the 1783 shares for his private emolument , to signify his 1787. willingness to hold them in trust for such public institution as the legislature should approve . The following letter ...
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... CHAP . L other . " When I was first called to the station with which I was honoured during the late conflict for our liberties , to the diffidence which I had so many reasons to feel in accepting it , I thought it my duty to join a firm ...
... CHAP . L other . " When I was first called to the station with which I was honoured during the late conflict for our liberties , to the diffidence which I had so many reasons to feel in accepting it , I thought it my duty to join a firm ...
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... CHAP . L the happiness of this confederated republic , are necessary to render the fruits of the revolution , a 1787 . full reward for the blood , the toils , the cares and the calamities which have purchased it . But the object of ...
... CHAP . L the happiness of this confederated republic , are necessary to render the fruits of the revolution , a 1787 . full reward for the blood , the toils , the cares and the calamities which have purchased it . But the object of ...
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... CHAP . I. 1783 to 1787 . general Washington ernors of the " The great object for which I had Letters of the honour to hold an appointment in the service to the gov of my country being accomplished , I am now several preparing to resign ...
... CHAP . I. 1783 to 1787 . general Washington ernors of the " The great object for which I had Letters of the honour to hold an appointment in the service to the gov of my country being accomplished , I am now several preparing to resign ...
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