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Page 47
... present conduct . It is all the more important , Monsieur , that these steps be kept measured and wise , [ since ] ... present a most annoying perspective both for the present and for the future.57 This served as Gérard's epitaph as a ...
... present conduct . It is all the more important , Monsieur , that these steps be kept measured and wise , [ since ] ... present a most annoying perspective both for the present and for the future.57 This served as Gérard's epitaph as a ...
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... present happy Union between France and these States ; which British tyranny has now rendered so impor- tant to the interest of both nations.40 D'Estaing and his officers contributed to the lessening of tension by their behavior while in ...
... present happy Union between France and these States ; which British tyranny has now rendered so impor- tant to the interest of both nations.40 D'Estaing and his officers contributed to the lessening of tension by their behavior while in ...
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... present and future gen- erations.13 Whatever the second thoughts about the instructions , the most press- ing task for individual delegates was to make sure their particular nomi- nee accepted a new commission . Private channels were ...
... present and future gen- erations.13 Whatever the second thoughts about the instructions , the most press- ing task for individual delegates was to make sure their particular nomi- nee accepted a new commission . Private channels were ...
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The Advent of the French Alliance | 1 |
Initial American Reaction | 14 |
Conrad Alexandre Gérard | 32 |
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