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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... ment was called for and carried . When Congress re - assembled , the warmth of the preceding day had not entirely subsided ; but after several ineffectual motions the letter was read , and a committee ap- pointed for that purpose ...
... ment was called for and carried . When Congress re - assembled , the warmth of the preceding day had not entirely subsided ; but after several ineffectual motions the letter was read , and a committee ap- pointed for that purpose ...
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... ment which might yet linger in the bosoms of those who had once prided themselves in the cha- racter of British subjects , and to incline to peace , on the terms offered , the great mass , who were believed to have given sufficient ...
... ment which might yet linger in the bosoms of those who had once prided themselves in the cha- racter of British subjects , and to incline to peace , on the terms offered , the great mass , who were believed to have given sufficient ...
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... ment , as calling to their aid all the various passions which on such occasions influence the conduct of men . Much use was made of the attempt to effect the object of the mission by corruption ; and it was urged with great force , that ...
... ment , as calling to their aid all the various passions which on such occasions influence the conduct of men . Much use was made of the attempt to effect the object of the mission by corruption ; and it was urged with great force , that ...
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... ment to furnish them with such European articles as they are in the habit of using , contrasted with the presents they received from Montreal , and the ports on the lakes , soon decided them in favour of the the enemy . Early in 1778 ...
... ment to furnish them with such European articles as they are in the habit of using , contrasted with the presents they received from Montreal , and the ports on the lakes , soon decided them in favour of the the enemy . Early in 1778 ...
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... ment . A serjeant with a small patrole was cut off , in consequence of which the colonel was complete- ly surprised . In attempting to gain the fort he was killed with ten of his soldiers , and the lieute- nant - colonel and two ...
... ment . A serjeant with a small patrole was cut off , in consequence of which the colonel was complete- ly surprised . In attempting to gain the fort he was killed with ten of his soldiers , and the lieute- nant - colonel and two ...
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