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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... sentiments he was un- willing to excite . To the friend who conveyed to him the first intelligence of this bill , his diffi- culties were thus expressed . accepting a made to him " It is not easy for me to decide by which my He declines ...
... sentiments he was un- willing to excite . To the friend who conveyed to him the first intelligence of this bill , his diffi- culties were thus expressed . accepting a made to him " It is not easy for me to decide by which my He declines ...
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... sentiments in future with the more reluctance ? In a word , under whatever pretence , and however customary these gratuities may be in other countries , should I not thenceforward be considered as a dependent ? one moment's thought of ...
... sentiments in future with the more reluctance ? In a word , under whatever pretence , and however customary these gratuities may be in other countries , should I not thenceforward be considered as a dependent ? one moment's thought of ...
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... sentiment which can flow from a heart , warm with love for my country , sensible to every token of its appro- bation and affection , and solicitous to testify in every instance a respectful submission to its wishes . " With these sentiments ...
... sentiment which can flow from a heart , warm with love for my country , sensible to every token of its appro- bation and affection , and solicitous to testify in every instance a respectful submission to its wishes . " With these sentiments ...
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... sentiments and intentions in my favour , and at the same time beg them to be persuaded that a remembrance of this singular proof of their goodness towards me , will never cease to cherish returns of the warmest affection and gratitude ...
... sentiments and intentions in my favour , and at the same time beg them to be persuaded that a remembrance of this singular proof of their goodness towards me , will never cease to cherish returns of the warmest affection and gratitude ...
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... sentiments with which the officers of the American army contemplated a final separation from each other , those only can be incapable of forming an idea , who are strangers to the choicest feelings of the human heart . Companions in ...
... sentiments with which the officers of the American army contemplated a final separation from each other , those only can be incapable of forming an idea , who are strangers to the choicest feelings of the human heart . Companions in ...
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