The Writings of George Washington: pt. I. Official letters relating to the French war, and private letters before the American revolution: March, 1754-May, 1775American Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1834 - Presidents |
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... expense of the work , as , at the same time to make it cumbersome and unattractive to readers , and raise its cost above the means of many individuals , who may wish to possess these personal records and authentic memorials of the acts ...
... expense of the work , as , at the same time to make it cumbersome and unattractive to readers , and raise its cost above the means of many individuals , who may wish to possess these personal records and authentic memorials of the acts ...
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... expense . They are perpetually teazing me to have it done , but I am not able to advance the money , provided there was no risk in it , which there certainly is , and too great for me to run ; though it would be nothing to the country ...
... expense . They are perpetually teazing me to have it done , but I am not able to advance the money , provided there was no risk in it , which there certainly is , and too great for me to run ; though it would be nothing to the country ...
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... expense . But I must here in time put a curb to my requests , and remember that I ought not to be too importunate ; otherwise I shall be as troublesome to you , as the sol- diers are to me . Nothing but the necessity of the thing could ...
... expense . But I must here in time put a curb to my requests , and remember that I ought not to be too importunate ; otherwise I shall be as troublesome to you , as the sol- diers are to me . Nothing but the necessity of the thing could ...
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... expense ? They will expect it . I have the honor to be , & c . TO JAMES HAMILTON , GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA . Will's Creek , 27 April , 1754 . SIR , It is with the greatest concern I acquaint you , that Mr. Ward , ensign in Captain ...
... expense ? They will expect it . I have the honor to be , & c . TO JAMES HAMILTON , GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA . Will's Creek , 27 April , 1754 . SIR , It is with the greatest concern I acquaint you , that Mr. Ward , ensign in Captain ...
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... expenses , being considered , little or no savings will be their portion . " I believe it is well known , that we have been at the expense of regimentals , and it is still better known , that regimentals , and every other necessary ...
... expenses , being considered , little or no savings will be their portion . " I believe it is well known , that we have been at the expense of regimentals , and it is still better known , that regimentals , and every other necessary ...
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Page 403 - ... we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight ; I repeat it. sir, we must fight ! An appeal to arms, and to the God of Hosts, is all that is left us ! They tell us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
Page 380 - They have no other dependence, and they hope to be put on an equal footing with those other officers, whose pretensions are not better founded than their own. The part I take in bringing this matter to a hearing will, I hope, meet with your Lordship's excuse, as I am, with the greatest respect, my Lord, your Lordship's most obedient and most humble servant.
Page 405 - Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast, and that the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative ! But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice ? I am with sincere regard, and affectionate compliments to Mrs.
Page 36 - Your honor may depend I will not be surprised, let them come at what hour they will, and this is as much as I can promise; but my best endeavors shall not be wanting to effect more. I doubt not, if you hear I am beaten, but you will hear at the same time that we have done our duty in fighting as long as there is a shadow of hope.
Page 88 - I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was levelling my companions on every side...
Page 439 - I prepared early to wait upon the commander, and was received and conducted to him by the second officer in command. I acquainted him with my business, and offered my commission and letter...
Page 398 - When you condemn the conduct of the Massachusetts people, you reason from effects, not causes, otherwise you would not wonder at a people, who are every day receiving fresh proofs of a systematic assertion of an arbitrary power, deeply planned to overturn the laws and constitution of their country, and to violate the most essential and valuable rights of mankind, being irritated, and with difficulty restrained from acts of the greatest violence and intemperance.
Page 411 - Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation, for it is better to be alone, than in bad company.
Page 440 - It is situated on the south, or west fork of French creek, near the water; and is almost surrounded by the creek, and a small branch of it which forms a kind of island. Four houses compose the sides. The bastions are made of piles driven into the ground, standing more than...
Page 412 - When another speaks, be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him without being desired ; interrupt him not, nor answer him till his speech be ended.