The Works of Benjamin Franklin: Containing Several Political and Historical Tracts Not Included in Any Former Edition, and Many Letters, Official and Private Not Hitherto Published; with Notes and a Life of the Author, Band 10Childs & Peterson, 1840 |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-5 von 68
Seite 14
... thought , as soon as I return from my pres- ent banishment , of constructing one and sending it up for the purpose of an electrical kite , a use to which it seems particularly adapted . Be pleased to direct your favors to Soho Square ...
... thought , as soon as I return from my pres- ent banishment , of constructing one and sending it up for the purpose of an electrical kite , a use to which it seems particularly adapted . Be pleased to direct your favors to Soho Square ...
Seite 29
... thought , will set things right . The government has proposed a second lottery for this year , by which they borrow twenty - four millions , and it is filled readily . This helps , and the Caisse d'Escompte goes on again with its ...
... thought , will set things right . The government has proposed a second lottery for this year , by which they borrow twenty - four millions , and it is filled readily . This helps , and the Caisse d'Escompte goes on again with its ...
Seite 39
... thought could not be more effectually and authentically done , than by publishing a translation into French , now the most general language in Europe , of the book of Constitu- tions , which had been printed by order of Congress . This ...
... thought could not be more effectually and authentically done , than by publishing a translation into French , now the most general language in Europe , of the book of Constitu- tions , which had been printed by order of Congress . This ...
Seite 46
... thought it well to com- municate to him a copy of your letter , which contains so many sensible and just observations on that sub- ject . He will make a proper use of them , and per- haps they may have more weight , as appearing to come ...
... thought it well to com- municate to him a copy of your letter , which contains so many sensible and just observations on that sub- ject . He will make a proper use of them , and per- haps they may have more weight , as appearing to come ...
Seite 52
... thoughts of being cut for it . It it as yet very tolerable . It gives me no pain but when in a carriage on the pavement , or when I make some sudden quick movement . If I can prevent its growing larger , which I hope to do by abstemious ...
... thoughts of being cut for it . It it as yet very tolerable . It gives me no pain but when in a carriage on the pavement , or when I make some sudden quick movement . If I can prevent its growing larger , which I hope to do by abstemious ...
Inhalt
227 | |
233 | |
239 | |
245 | |
253 | |
259 | |
265 | |
278 | |
33 | |
43 | |
46 | |
50 | |
52 | |
65 | |
72 | |
77 | |
85 | |
90 | |
93 | |
96 | |
102 | |
109 | |
116 | |
119 | |
125 | |
126 | |
132 | |
147 | |
152 | |
160 | |
161 | |
166 | |
172 | |
180 | |
198 | |
215 | |
221 | |
284 | |
298 | |
313 | |
323 | |
329 | |
331 | |
333 | |
339 | |
345 | |
354 | |
362 | |
364 | |
375 | |
384 | |
391 | |
397 | |
405 | |
406 | |
412 | |
419 | |
425 | |
432 | |
433 | |
439 | |
446 | |
464 | |
476 | |
496 | |
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
ABBÉ MORELLET acquainted affairs affectionately afford agreeable America answer arrived believe best wishes Bishop CHARLES THOMSON copy court DAVID HARTLEY dear friend DEAR SIR definitive treaty desire doubt enclosed endeavour England English Europe Excellency expected favor foundling hospital France FRANKLIN French GIACOMO F give glad gout grandson happy hear HENRY LAURENS honor hope informed instructions JOHN JAY July June Kempel kind letter King late liberty London Majesty Marquis de Lafayette ment mention minister nation never Newington Green obliged occasion opinion pamphlet papers Paris Parliament Passy peace perhaps persons Philadelphia pleased pleasure present PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS printed proper ratification received your kind request RICHARD PRICE sent sentiments sincere esteem Society soon specting suppose thank thing tion trade Translation United Vergennes voyage William Temple Franklin write
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 205 - The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments ' and other rites and ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches ; and the form or manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops, priests, and deacons.
Seite 409 - God grant, that not only the love of liberty, but a thorough knowledge of the rights of man, may pervade all the nations of the earth ; so that a philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its surface, and say, This is my country...
Seite 61 - I am, on this account, not displeased that the figure is not known as a bald eagle, but looks more like a turkey. For, in truth, the turkey is, in comparison, a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America.
Seite 62 - He is, besides, (though a little vain and silly, it is true, but not the worse emblem for that,) a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British guards, who should presume to invade his farmyard with a /r^/coat on.
Seite 82 - This advice, thus beat into my head, has frequently been of use to me; and I often think of it, when I see pride mortified, and misfortunes brought upon people by their carrying their heads too high.
Seite 172 - Thus, finding myself to exist in the world, I believe I shall, in some shape or other, always exist. And, with all the inconveniences human life is liable to, I shall not object to a new edition of mine ; hoping, however, that the errata of the last may be corrected.
Seite 408 - Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.* Benjamin Franklin, Letter to Jean Baptiste Le Roy, 13 Nov.
Seite 280 - I shall only give you my opinion, that, though your reasonings are subtile, and may prevail with some readers, you will not succeed so as to change the general sentiments of mankind on that subject, and the consequence of printing this piece will be, a great deal of odium drawn upon yourself, mischief to you, and no benefit to others. He that spits against the wind, spits in his own face.
Seite 457 - A True State of the Proceedings in the Parliament of Great Britain, and in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, Relative to the Giving and Granting the Money of the People of that Province, and of all America, in the House of Commons, in which they are not represented.
Seite 279 - I will not enter into any discussion of your principles, though you seem to desire it. At present I shall only give you my opinion, that though your reasonings are...