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. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Hon. Bushrod Washington from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, Volume 4Richard Phillips, 1805 - Presidents |
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... given to the conciliatory bills , on which their mission was founded ; founded ; a reception manifesting the fixed deter- mination of 2 THE LIFE OF Washington urges reasons against the plan Has personal interview with the committee of ...
... given to the conciliatory bills , on which their mission was founded ; founded ; a reception manifesting the fixed deter- mination of 2 THE LIFE OF Washington urges reasons against the plan Has personal interview with the committee of ...
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... positive and secret orders for its immediate evacuation . The reception which had been already given to the conciliatory bills , on which their mission was founded ; founded ; a reception manifesting the fixed deter- mination of THE LIFE ...
... positive and secret orders for its immediate evacuation . The reception which had been already given to the conciliatory bills , on which their mission was founded ; founded ; a reception manifesting the fixed deter- mination of THE LIFE ...
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... given sufficient indications of be- ing wearied with the sufferings and calamities of war . The letter recited above having been read , Con- gress resolved that , as neither the independence of the United States was explicitly ...
... given sufficient indications of be- ing wearied with the sufferings and calamities of war . The letter recited above having been read , Con- gress resolved that , as neither the independence of the United States was explicitly ...
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... was transmitted a copy of the former remonstrance respecting the convention troops , without the signature of Governor Johnstone , and an extract from } from the instructions * given by the secretary of state GENERAL WASHINGTON . 13.
... was transmitted a copy of the former remonstrance respecting the convention troops , without the signature of Governor Johnstone , and an extract from } from the instructions * given by the secretary of state GENERAL WASHINGTON . 13.
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... given by the secretary of state to Sir Henry Clinton , authorizing him in ex- press terms to demand a performance of the con- vention made with General Burgoyne , and , if required , to renew and ratify , in the king's name , all the ...
... given by the secretary of state to Sir Henry Clinton , authorizing him in ex- press terms to demand a performance of the con- vention made with General Burgoyne , and , if required , to renew and ratify , in the king's name , all the ...
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