The Bland Papers: Being a Selection from the Manuscripts of Colonel Theodorick Bland, Jr. ; to which are Prefixed an Introduction, and a Memoir of Colonel Bland, Volumes 1-2E. & J.C. Ruffin, 1840 - United States |
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Page vi
... attention whatever , except that , ( in accordance with a suggestion it contained , ) one gentleman was so obliging as to transmit for publication , a number of General Washington's letters in his own hand - writing . The old papers ...
... attention whatever , except that , ( in accordance with a suggestion it contained , ) one gentleman was so obliging as to transmit for publication , a number of General Washington's letters in his own hand - writing . The old papers ...
Page x
... attention and ensure their publication . In that hope , as is seen , I have not been disappointed . In preparing them for the press , in many instances the chasms in the originals have been filled up , where it could be done without ...
... attention and ensure their publication . In that hope , as is seen , I have not been disappointed . In preparing them for the press , in many instances the chasms in the originals have been filled up , where it could be done without ...
Page xix
... attention to the cultivation of each particular branch of science we humbly imagine to be eminently worthy of the regard of the fathers and protectors of our country . Thus sweet heaven shall bless our happy coun- try , and breathe its ...
... attention to the cultivation of each particular branch of science we humbly imagine to be eminently worthy of the regard of the fathers and protectors of our country . Thus sweet heaven shall bless our happy coun- try , and breathe its ...
Page xxix
... attention to the details of discipline and economy . In May , Mrs. Bland rejoined her husband at Charlottesville , and there remained , relieving with her society the tedious inaction of a camp life . In September , 1779 , General ...
... attention to the details of discipline and economy . In May , Mrs. Bland rejoined her husband at Charlottesville , and there remained , relieving with her society the tedious inaction of a camp life . In September , 1779 , General ...
Page xxx
... attention of the government to- wards them , and to avert every idea of purchasing peace on their account . " * * * * * * * " I was invited to drink tea at Col. Bland's , that is to say , to attend a sort of assembly , pretty much like ...
... attention of the government to- wards them , and to avert every idea of purchasing peace on their account . " * * * * * * * " I was invited to drink tea at Col. Bland's , that is to say , to attend a sort of assembly , pretty much like ...
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