The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United StatesPorter & Coates, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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... is reflecting on me in particular , for suffering mis- conduct of such extraordinary kind , and the dis- tant prospect , if any , of gaining reputation in the service , cause me to lament the hour that 20 [ 1756 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... is reflecting on me in particular , for suffering mis- conduct of such extraordinary kind , and the dis- tant prospect , if any , of gaining reputation in the service , cause me to lament the hour that 20 [ 1756 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... cause me to lament the hour that gave me a commission , and would induce me at any other time than this of imminent danger , to re- sign , without one hesitating moment , a command from which I never expect to reap either honour or ...
... cause me to lament the hour that gave me a commission , and would induce me at any other time than this of imminent danger , to re- sign , without one hesitating moment , a command from which I never expect to reap either honour or ...
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... cause , and have stronger probability of success ; we should be free from the many alarms , mischiefs , and murders that now attend us ; we should inspirit the hearts of our few Indian friends , and gain more esteem with them . In short ...
... cause , and have stronger probability of success ; we should be free from the many alarms , mischiefs , and murders that now attend us ; we should inspirit the hearts of our few Indian friends , and gain more esteem with them . In short ...
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... cause to any one , much less to that gentleman , to reflect so grossly . I say , if it be possible that could descend so low , as to be the propagator of this story , he must either be vastly ignorant of the state of affairs in this ...
... cause to any one , much less to that gentleman , to reflect so grossly . I say , if it be possible that could descend so low , as to be the propagator of this story , he must either be vastly ignorant of the state of affairs in this ...
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... cause . I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation . " But lest some unlucky event should happen , unfavourable to my reputation , I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in ...
... cause . I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation . " But lest some unlucky event should happen , unfavourable to my reputation , I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in ...
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