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 xxviii
... reasons of state , ( that synonyme of injustice , ) in violation of the articles of capitula- tion . It is impossible to justify a breach of that " faith which holds the moral elements of the world together . " In October , General ...
... reasons of state , ( that synonyme of injustice , ) in violation of the articles of capitula- tion . It is impossible to justify a breach of that " faith which holds the moral elements of the world together . " In October , General ...
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... reason of their removal , was , the lands they lived on belonged to gen- tlemen below ; but those who had land of their own , freely embraced so fair an opportunity to defend their possessions , and readily agreed to associate and ...
... reason of their removal , was , the lands they lived on belonged to gen- tlemen below ; but those who had land of their own , freely embraced so fair an opportunity to defend their possessions , and readily agreed to associate and ...
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... reason of their frequent desertions from our army , many people are apprehensive they are premeditating a blow on our frontiers , especially if General Forbes should be unsuccessful in his attempt . * The day after I left Blackwater ...
... reason of their frequent desertions from our army , many people are apprehensive they are premeditating a blow on our frontiers , especially if General Forbes should be unsuccessful in his attempt . * The day after I left Blackwater ...
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... reason , it has not been in my power to pay you a visit in town , as I could have wisht to do . Let me hear as soon as possible how you go on in town . How does the lady , in I forgot what street , but her I mean to whom you introduced ...
... reason , it has not been in my power to pay you a visit in town , as I could have wisht to do . Let me hear as soon as possible how you go on in town . How does the lady , in I forgot what street , but her I mean to whom you introduced ...
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... reason to think that my conduct has been displeas- ing to you ; and my duty points out to me , the necessity of abating if possible that displeasure , by a free and unreserved communication of the reasons for my having taken the steps I ...
... reason to think that my conduct has been displeas- ing to you ; and my duty points out to me , the necessity of abating if possible that displeasure , by a free and unreserved communication of the reasons for my having taken the steps I ...
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acquainted affairs affectionate agreeable American answer arms army arrived Arthur Lee assembly assure barracks Benjamin Harrison Bland's British Capt Captain Charlottesville clothing command compliments congress convention troops daughter dear colonel DEAR SIR duty Edmund Randolph enclosed enemy expect Farmingdell favor French garrison gentlemen George Tucker give governor happy Head-quarters hear Henry Lee honor hope horses humble servant informed James river JOHN BANISTER John Bland lady land LETTER Lieutenant Lord lordship married Mary Bland matter miles militia negroes obedient servant obliged officers party Peter Bland Petersburg Philadelphia pleasure present Prince George Prince George County prisoners proper quarters Randolph received regiment request respect Richard Richard Bland Richard Henry Lee Richmond Riedesel sent soldiers soon Theodorick Theodorick Bland thing tion town troops of convention Virginia Washington William Williamsburg wish write yesterday