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... hope to a widowed mother , on whom alone devolved the charge of four younger children . To see him separated from her at so tender an age , exposed to the perils of accident and the world's rough usage , with- out a parent's voice to ...
... hope to a widowed mother , on whom alone devolved the charge of four younger children . To see him separated from her at so tender an age , exposed to the perils of accident and the world's rough usage , with- out a parent's voice to ...
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... hope was delusive , and the old symptoms returned . The trial of a few weeks produced no essential alteration for the better ; and he deter- mined to proceed to Bermuda in the spring , and that in the mean time his brother should go ...
... hope was delusive , and the old symptoms returned . The trial of a few weeks produced no essential alteration for the better ; and he deter- mined to proceed to Bermuda in the spring , and that in the mean time his brother should go ...
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... hope ap- peared with the dawn of morning . Between the island . and the eastern bank of the river , the ice had congealed so hard as to bear their weight . They crossed over with- Reaches a out accident , and the same day reached a ...
... hope ap- peared with the dawn of morning . Between the island . and the eastern bank of the river , the ice had congealed so hard as to bear their weight . They crossed over with- Reaches a out accident , and the same day reached a ...
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... hope of coöperation from the other colonies . Messengers were despatched to the southern Indians , the Catawbas and Cherokees , inviting them to join in repelling a com- mon enemy , who had already engaged in their behalf the powerful ...
... hope of coöperation from the other colonies . Messengers were despatched to the southern Indians , the Catawbas and Cherokees , inviting them to join in repelling a com- mon enemy , who had already engaged in their behalf the powerful ...
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... hope of a successful resistance , and that a re- treat was necessary . In the face of many obstacles this determination was Great Mead- executed . The horses were few and weak , and a severe service was imposed on the men , who were ...
... hope of a successful resistance , and that a re- treat was necessary . In the face of many obstacles this determination was Great Mead- executed . The horses were few and weak , and a severe service was imposed on the men , who were ...
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Page 351 - With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment, I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations, than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army, as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence, and reprehend with severity.
Page 297 - ... twelve feet apart. Of late he has had the surprising sagacity to discover, that apples will make pies ; and it is a question, if, in the violence of his efforts, we do not get one of apples, instead of having both of beefsteaks. If the ladies can put up with such entertainment, and will submit to partake of it on plates, once tin but now iron (not become so by the labor of scouring), I shall be happy to see them; and am, dear Doctor, yours.
Page 395 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution, because I expect no better and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
Page 63 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
Page 521 - Tis well," said she, in the same voice, " all is now over; I shall soon follow him; I have no more trials to pass through.
Page 439 - The confidence of the whole Union is centred in you. Your being at the helm will be more than an answer to every argument, which can be used to alarm and lead the people in any quarter into violence or secession. North and south will hang together, if they have you to hang on...
Page 442 - There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war.
Page 402 - In this conflict of emotions, all I dare aver, is, that it has been my faithful study to collect my duty from a just appreciation of every circumstance by which it might be affected.
Page 402 - I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens ; and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me ; my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Page 126 - I beg leave to assure the congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. These I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desire.