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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... render it navigable from tide water to Wills creek . * The river James had also been comprehended in this plan ; and he had triumphed so far over the opposition produced by local interests and preju- dices , that the business was in a ...
... render it navigable from tide water to Wills creek . * The river James had also been comprehended in this plan ; and he had triumphed so far over the opposition produced by local interests and preju- dices , that the business was in a ...
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... we to prevent this ? Happily for us the way is plain . Our immediate interests , as well as remote political advantages , point to it ; whilst a combination of circum- 1783 to 1787 . stances render the present time more 16 THE LIFE OF.
... we to prevent this ? Happily for us the way is plain . Our immediate interests , as well as remote political advantages , point to it ; whilst a combination of circum- 1783 to 1787 . stances render the present time more 16 THE LIFE OF.
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... render the present time more favourable CHAP , 1 . than any other to accomplish it . Extend the inland navigation of the eastern waters ; ... com- municate them as near as possible with those which run westward ; ... open these to the ...
... render the present time more favourable CHAP , 1 . than any other to accomplish it . Extend the inland navigation of the eastern waters ; ... com- municate them as near as possible with those which run westward ; ... open these to the ...
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... rendered no less flattering by the manner in which it is conveyed , than it is affectionate in itself .... In explaining this , I pass over a comparison of my endeavours in the public service , with the many honourable testimonies of ...
... rendered no less flattering by the manner in which it is conveyed , than it is affectionate in itself .... In explaining this , I pass over a comparison of my endeavours in the public service , with the many honourable testimonies of ...
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... render it independent of its constituents , and would be dangerous to liberty . To obviate these objections , the proposition now made was so modified , that the grant was to be limited to twenty - five years ; was to be strictly ...
... render it independent of its constituents , and would be dangerous to liberty . To obviate these objections , the proposition now made was so modified , that the grant was to be limited to twenty - five years ; was to be strictly ...
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