The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Written by Himself: Now First Edited from Original Manuscripts and from His Printed Correspondence and Other Writings, Band 3Lippincott, 1884 |
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... suppose you have heard our story of the harrow ; if not , here it is . A farmer , in our country , sent two of his servants to borrow one of a neighbour , order- ing them to bring it between them on their shoulders . When they came to ...
... suppose you have heard our story of the harrow ; if not , here it is . A farmer , in our country , sent two of his servants to borrow one of a neighbour , order- ing them to bring it between them on their shoulders . When they came to ...
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... suppose you will soon be set at liberty in England by the cartel for the exchange of prisoners . In the mean time , if five louis - d'ors may be of present service to you , please to draw on me for that sum , and your shall be paid on ...
... suppose you will soon be set at liberty in England by the cartel for the exchange of prisoners . In the mean time , if five louis - d'ors may be of present service to you , please to draw on me for that sum , and your shall be paid on ...
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... suppose , to be understood in the other world ; for in this they are frequently cursed . Being as yet rather too much attached to this world , I had therefore no ambition to be concerned in fabricating this peace , and know not how I ...
... suppose , to be understood in the other world ; for in this they are frequently cursed . Being as yet rather too much attached to this world , I had therefore no ambition to be concerned in fabricating this peace , and know not how I ...
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... suppose , a conditional one , to take place in case their offer of exchanging him for Mr. Laurens should not be accepted ; a resolution intended merely to enforce that offer . I have just received an authentic copy of the resolve ...
... suppose , a conditional one , to take place in case their offer of exchanging him for Mr. Laurens should not be accepted ; a resolution intended merely to enforce that offer . I have just received an authentic copy of the resolve ...
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... suppose contains the articles of capitulation . It is a rare circumstance , and scarce to be * The capitulation of Lord Cornwallis's army.-ED. met with in history , that in one war two ÆT . 75. ] 35 CAPITULATION OF CORNWALLIS .
... suppose contains the articles of capitulation . It is a rare circumstance , and scarce to be * The capitulation of Lord Cornwallis's army.-ED. met with in history , that in one war two ÆT . 75. ] 35 CAPITULATION OF CORNWALLIS .
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Seite 393 - In these sentiments, Sir, I agree to this Constitution with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general Government necessary for us, and there is no form of Government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered...
Seite 386 - Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for the divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard ; — and they were graciously answered.
Seite 38 - Neither of the two parties shall conclude either truce or peace with Great Britain without the formal consent of the other first obtained; and they mutually engage not to lay down their arms until the independence of the United States shall have been formally or tacitly assured by the treaty or treaties that shall terminate the war.
Seite 259 - Good,' which I think was written by your father. It had been so little regarded by a former possessor, that several leaves of it were torn out ; but the remainder gave me such a turn of thinking, as to have an influence on my conduct through life ; for I have always set a greater value on the character of a doer of good than any other kind of reputation ; and if I have been, as you seem to think, a useful citizen, the public owes the advantage of it to that book.
Seite 318 - 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 486 - THE BODY of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Printer, (like the cover of an old book, its contents torn out, and stript of its lettering and gilding) lies here food for worms ; yet the work itself shall not be lost, for it will (as he believed) appear once more in a new and more beautiful edition, corrected and amended by THE AUTHOR.
Seite 466 - I Benjamin Franklin, of Philadelphia, Printer, late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Court of France, now President of the State of Pennsylvania, do make and declare my last Will and Testament as follows.
Seite 393 - Churches in their opinions of the certainty of their doctrines is, the Church of Rome is infallible and the Church of England is never in the wrong. But though many private persons think almost as highly of their own infallibility as...
Seite 94 - And the next day I received the following answer. FROM COUNT DE VERGENNES TO B. FRANKLIN. Translation. " Versailles, 5 May, 1782. "SIR, " I have received the letter, which you did me the honor to write to me the 4th instant, as also those which accompanied it. I will see you with your friend, with pleasure, at eleven o'clock to-morrow morning. I have the honor to be, &c.
Seite 486 - The Body Of Benjamin Franklin, Printer, (Like the cover of an old book, Its contents torn out, And stript of its lettering and gilding,) Lies here, food for worms. But the work shall not be lost, For it will, as he believed, appear once more, In a new and more elegant edition, Revised and corrected By THE AUTHOR.