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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... expressed the feelings attendant upon this sudden transition from public to private pursuits . " I am just beginning to experience the ease and freedom from public cares , which , however desirable , takes some time to realize : for ...
... expressed the feelings attendant upon this sudden transition from public to private pursuits . " I am just beginning to experience the ease and freedom from public cares , which , however desirable , takes some time to realize : for ...
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... expressed unequivocally the opinion , that the rivers of Virginia afforded a more convenient , and a more direct course than could be found elsewhere , for that rich and increasing commerce . This was strongly urged as a motive for ...
... expressed unequivocally the opinion , that the rivers of Virginia afforded a more convenient , and a more direct course than could be found elsewhere , for that rich and increasing commerce . This was strongly urged as a motive for ...
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... expressed . accepting a made to him " It is not easy for me to decide by which my He declines mind was most affected upon the receipt of your donation letter of the sixth instant , ... surprise , or gratitude . by his native Both were ...
... expressed . accepting a made to him " It is not easy for me to decide by which my He declines mind was most affected upon the receipt of your donation letter of the sixth instant , ... surprise , or gratitude . by his native Both were ...
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... expressed his hope of the consequences which would attend the efforts then making to enlarge the powers of con- gress . " However unimportant America may be considered at present , and however Britain may affect to despise her trade ...
... expressed his hope of the consequences which would attend the efforts then making to enlarge the powers of con- gress . " However unimportant America may be considered at present , and however Britain may affect to despise her trade ...
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... expression when I view the clouds which have spread over the brightest morn that ever dawned upon any country . In a word , I am lost in amaze- ment when I behold what intrigue , the interested views of desperate characters , ignorance ...
... expression when I view the clouds which have spread over the brightest morn that ever dawned upon any country . In a word , I am lost in amaze- ment when I behold what intrigue , the interested views of desperate characters , ignorance ...
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