An Essay on the Life of the Honourable Major General Israel Putnam |
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... appeared to prevail with respect to his real character , * first produced the resolution of writing this essay on his life , and induced the Editor to obtain † materials from that hero himself . If communications of such authentici- ty ...
... appeared to prevail with respect to his real character , * first produced the resolution of writing this essay on his life , and induced the Editor to obtain † materials from that hero himself . If communications of such authentici- ty ...
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... appeared in front of the dim circle of light afforded by his torch . It was silent as the house of death . None but monsters of the desert had ever before explored this soli- tary mansion of horror . He , cautiously pro- ceeding onward ...
... appeared in front of the dim circle of light afforded by his torch . It was silent as the house of death . None but monsters of the desert had ever before explored this soli- tary mansion of horror . He , cautiously pro- ceeding onward ...
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... appearance , howling , rolling her eyes , snapping her teeth , and dropping her head between her legs , was ... appearing very passive , he applied the torch to her nose , and perceiving her dead , he took hold of her ears , and then ...
... appearance , howling , rolling her eyes , snapping her teeth , and dropping her head between her legs , was ... appearing very passive , he applied the torch to her nose , and perceiving her dead , he took hold of her ears , and then ...
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... appearance he pleases to prescribe . This situation converts the farmer into a species of rural philosopher , by inspir- ing an honest pride in his rank as a freeman , flattering the natural propensity for personal independence , and ...
... appearance he pleases to prescribe . This situation converts the farmer into a species of rural philosopher , by inspir- ing an honest pride in his rank as a freeman , flattering the natural propensity for personal independence , and ...
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... appeared to be in deep consultation , and the fleet on the point of returning , when Major Putnam , who had or- dered his men in the most peremptory manner not to fire until he should set the example , gave the signal , by discharging ...
... appeared to be in deep consultation , and the fleet on the point of returning , when Major Putnam , who had or- dered his men in the most peremptory manner not to fire until he should set the example , gave the signal , by discharging ...
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Page 115 - The soldier flew, the sailor too, And scared almost to death, sir, Wore out their shoes to spread the news, And ran till out of breath, sir. Now up and down, throughout the town, Most frantic scenes were acted ; And some ran here and others there, Like men almost distracted. Some fire...
Page 26 - This wolf at length became such an intolerable nuisance, that Mr. Putnam entered into a combination with five of his neighbours, to hunt alternately until they could destroy her. Two by rotation, were to be constantly in pursuit. It was known that, having lost the toes from one foot, by a steel trap, she made one track shorter than the other.
Page 117 - A hundred men with each a pen, Or more upon my word, sir, It is most true would be too few, Their valor to record, sir.
Page 106 - We shall lay them down when hostilities shall cease on the part of the aggressors, and all danger of their being renewed shall be removed, and not before. " With an humble confidence in the mercies of the supreme and impartial Judge and Ruler of the universe, we most devoutly implore his divine goodness to conduct us happily through this great conflict, to dispose our adversaries to reconciliation on reasonable terms, and thereby to relieve the empire from the calamities of civil war.
Page 180 - States entitled an act for the encouragement of learning hy securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the author., and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned, and also to an act entitled an act supplementary to an act, 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 and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving and...
Page 169 - The secretary at war, who is now here, informs me that you have...
Page 122 - I had frequent opportunities that day of beholding him, for the purpose of issuing orders and encouraging the troops, flying on his horse covered with foam, wherever his presence was most necessary. Without his extraordinary exertions, the guards must have been inevitably lost, and it is probable the entire corps would have been cut in pieces.
Page 175 - General in the armies of the United States of America ; who was born at Salem, in the Province of Massachusetts, on the 7th day of January, AD 1718, and died on the 19th day of May, ,. AD 1790.
Page 168 - Putnam is not forgotten ; nor will it be but with that stroke of time, which shall obliterate from my mind the remembrance of all those toils and fatigues, through which we have struggled for the preservation and establishment of the rights, liberties, and independence of our country.
Page 106 - In our own native land, in defence of the freedom that is our birthright, and which we ever enjoyed till the late violation of it; for the protection of our property, acquired solely by the honest industry of our forefathers and ourselves, against violence actually offered we have taken up arms.