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 1C.P. Wayne, 1805 |
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... a resolution prepared by general Lee and passed in the house of representatives of the United States , on their being informed of the death of general Washington . A faithful detail of the transactions of a per- son PREFACE .
... a resolution prepared by general Lee and passed in the house of representatives of the United States , on their being informed of the death of general Washington . A faithful detail of the transactions of a per- son PREFACE .
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... passing , and yet he is more apprehensive of having overcharged his narrative with facts not of sufficient importance to be preserved , than of having contracted it too much . For inattention to composition an apology ought never to be ...
... passing , and yet he is more apprehensive of having overcharged his narrative with facts not of sufficient importance to be preserved , than of having contracted it too much . For inattention to composition an apology ought never to be ...
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... passing a bar , was half filled with water , another overset , and six men were drowned . Two other boats , however , were some time afterward fitted out with nineteen men , to search thoroughly the island on which the colony had been ...
... passing a bar , was half filled with water , another overset , and six men were drowned . Two other boats , however , were some time afterward fitted out with nineteen men , to search thoroughly the island on which the colony had been ...
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... passed some time at these places , examining the country , and trading with the natives , he returned to England . S This voyage which was completed in less than four months , was attended with important conse- quences . Gosnald had ...
... passed some time at these places , examining the country , and trading with the natives , he returned to England . S This voyage which was completed in less than four months , was attended with important conse- quences . Gosnald had ...
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... passed , and on the various tribes inhabiting them , with whom he alternately fought , nego- tiated , and traded . In the various situations in which he found himself , he always displayed judgment , courage , and that presence of mind ...
... passed , and on the various tribes inhabiting them , with whom he alternately fought , nego- tiated , and traded . In the various situations in which he found himself , he always displayed judgment , courage , and that presence of mind ...
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Page ii - District, has deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " THE CHILD'S BOTANY," In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, " An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned...
Page 42 - Indians ; in order, therefore, to prevent such irregularities for the future, and to the end that the Indians may be convinced of our justice and determined resolution to remove all reasonable cause of discontent, we do, with the advice of our Privy ' Council, strictly enjoin and require, that no private person do presume to make any purchase from the said Indians of any lands reserved to the said Indians within those parts of our colonies where we have thought proper to allow settlement...
Page 42 - Indians, within those parts of our colonies where, we have thought proper to allow settlement; but that, if at any time any of the said Indians should be inclined to dispose of the said lands, the same shall be purchased only for us, in our name, at some public meeting or assembly of the said Indians, to be held for that purpose by the governor or commander in chief of our colony respectively within which they shall lie...
Page 42 - Company ; as also all the lands and territories lying to the westward of the sources of the rivers which fall into the sea from the west and north-west as aforesaid ; and we do hereby strictly forbid, on pain of our displeasure, all our loving subjects from making any purchases or settlements whatever, or taking possession of any of the lands above reserved, without our special leave and license for that purpose first obtained.
Page 39 - ... all persons inhabiting in, or resorting to, our said colonies, may confide in our royal protection for the enjoyment of the benefit of the laws of our realm of England...
Page 37 - Champlain in forty-five degrees of north latitude, passes along the highlands which divide the rivers that empty themselves into the said River St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the sea; and also along the north coast of the Baie des Chaleurs, and the coast of the Gulf of St.
Page 40 - And Whereas, We are desirous, upon all occasions, to testify our Royal Sense and Approbation of the Conduct and bravery of the Officers and Soldiers of our Armies, and to reward the same...
Page 156 - ... the Governor and Company of the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations...
Page 9 - ... to support power in reverence with the people, and to secure the people from the abuse of power, that they may be free by their just obedience, and the magistrates honourable for their just administration ; for liberty without obedience is confusion, and obedience without liberty is slavery.
Page 40 - ... or hereafter shall be, in our power to dispose of, and them to grant to any...