The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 - Presidents |
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... means of purchasers . The task of selection has not been without its difficulties . I feel bound to say , however , that any errors in this respect should be at- tributed to defects of judgment , and not to carelessness or negligence ...
... means of purchasers . The task of selection has not been without its difficulties . I feel bound to say , however , that any errors in this respect should be at- tributed to defects of judgment , and not to carelessness or negligence ...
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... Means used by Washington to procure his Libera- tion . Difficulties with France in regard to the British Treaty . - Recall of Mr. Monroe . - Washington's Farewell Address . last Speech to Congress . - Inauguration of his Successor ...
... Means used by Washington to procure his Libera- tion . Difficulties with France in regard to the British Treaty . - Recall of Mr. Monroe . - Washington's Farewell Address . last Speech to Congress . - Inauguration of his Successor ...
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... means of education were cir- cumscribed . The thinness of population , and the broad line which separated the rich from the poor , prevented the establishment of schools on such a basis as would open the door of instruction to all ...
... means of education were cir- cumscribed . The thinness of population , and the broad line which separated the rich from the poor , prevented the establishment of schools on such a basis as would open the door of instruction to all ...
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... mean time his brother should go back to Virginia , and accompany his wife to that island . Accordingly , George took passage in a vessel bound to the Chesapeake , and , after encoun- tering a most tempestuous voyage , reached home in ...
... mean time his brother should go back to Virginia , and accompany his wife to that island . Accordingly , George took passage in a vessel bound to the Chesapeake , and , after encoun- tering a most tempestuous voyage , reached home in ...
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... mean time the British ministry , anticipating from the political aspect of affairs a rupture with France , despatched orders to the governor of Virginia to build two forts near the Ohio River , for the pur- pose of securing possession ...
... mean time the British ministry , anticipating from the political aspect of affairs a rupture with France , despatched orders to the governor of Virginia to build two forts near the Ohio River , for the pur- pose of securing possession ...
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Page 489 - There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war.
Page 127 - Peyton Randolph, Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Bland...
Page 440 - I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellowcitizens ; and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me ; my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Page 518 - Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed ; refraining if he saw a doubt, but, when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed. His integrity was most pure, his justice the most inflexible I have ever known, no motives of interest or consanguinity, of friendship or hatred, being able to bias his decision. He was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good, and...
Page 440 - In this conflict of emotions, all I dare aver, is, that it has been my faithful study to collect my duty from a just appreciation of every circumstance by which it might be affected.
Page 425 - Union, at a time and place to be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade of the United States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony ; and to report to the several States such an act, relative to this great object, as, when ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress effectually to provide for the same.
Page 69 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
Page 139 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Page 432 - Thus I consent, Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors I sacrifice to the public good.
Page 425 - States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony, and to report to the several States such an act relative to this great object, as, when unanimously ratified by them, will enable the United States, in Congress assembled, effectually to provide for the same...