The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States. Comp. Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers Bequeathed to Him by His Deceased Relative, Band 2J. Crissy, 1845 |
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... reason to fear the approach of Lord Raw- don , the enterprise was abandoned . Sumpter crossed the San- ee ; and the legion rejoined the army , then encamped at the high hills of that river . July 18 . The intense heat of this sultry ...
... reason to fear the approach of Lord Raw- don , the enterprise was abandoned . Sumpter crossed the San- ee ; and the legion rejoined the army , then encamped at the high hills of that river . July 18 . The intense heat of this sultry ...
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... reason to believe that the actual guilt of this transaction extended farther . Charleston was held until the 14th of December . Previous to its evacuation , General Leslie had proposed a cessation of hostilities , and that his troops ...
... reason to believe that the actual guilt of this transaction extended farther . Charleston was held until the 14th of December . Previous to its evacuation , General Leslie had proposed a cessation of hostilities , and that his troops ...
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... reason , that congress possessed neither the power nor the inclination to comply with its engagements to the army , could not look with unconcern at the prospect which was opening to them . In Decem- ber , soon after going into winter ...
... reason , that congress possessed neither the power nor the inclination to comply with its engagements to the army , could not look with unconcern at the prospect which was opening to them . In Decem- ber , soon after going into winter ...
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... reasons for this opinion , as it would be insulting to your conception to suppose you stood in need of them . A moment's reflection will convince every dispassionate mind of the physical impossibility of carrying either pro- posal into ...
... reasons for this opinion , as it would be insulting to your conception to suppose you stood in need of them . A moment's reflection will convince every dispassionate mind of the physical impossibility of carrying either pro- posal into ...
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... reason is of no use to us . The freedom of speech may be taken away , and dumb and silent , we may be led like sheep to the slaughter . I can not in justice to my own belief , and what I have great reason to conceive is the intention of ...
... reason is of no use to us . The freedom of speech may be taken away , and dumb and silent , we may be led like sheep to the slaughter . I can not in justice to my own belief , and what I have great reason to conceive is the intention of ...
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