Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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... gress - Retires to Mount Vernon 295 CHAPTER X. General Washington in retirement - His pursuits - Votes of Congress and of the Legislature of Virginia respecting him -His Visitors and Correspondents - His Plans to improve the Navigation ...
... gress - Retires to Mount Vernon 295 CHAPTER X. General Washington in retirement - His pursuits - Votes of Congress and of the Legislature of Virginia respecting him -His Visitors and Correspondents - His Plans to improve the Navigation ...
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... he became impatient at the slowness of his pro- gress , Leaving therefore his horses with necessa- ry directions , in the care of his attendants , he and his pilot wrapt themselves in watch coats , took his 4 [ 1753 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... he became impatient at the slowness of his pro- gress , Leaving therefore his horses with necessa- ry directions , in the care of his attendants , he and his pilot wrapt themselves in watch coats , took his 4 [ 1753 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... government from the adoption of permanent military establish- ments ; although the recommendations of Con- gress , and the regulations of state conventions had , in the day of enthusiasm , the force 52 [ 1775 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... government from the adoption of permanent military establish- ments ; although the recommendations of Con- gress , and the regulations of state conventions had , in the day of enthusiasm , the force 52 [ 1775 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... gress , in the pages of history to furnish a case like ours . To maintain a post , within musket shot of the enemy , for six months together , with- out ammunition , and at the same time , to dis- band one army and recruit another ...
... gress , in the pages of history to furnish a case like ours . To maintain a post , within musket shot of the enemy , for six months together , with- out ammunition , and at the same time , to dis- band one army and recruit another ...
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... gress , the opinion of his general officers , and by the expectation of his country .. The resolution being formed , he called into action all the re- sources in his power to effect it . His first care was to put an end to the ...
... gress , the opinion of his general officers , and by the expectation of his country .. The resolution being formed , he called into action all the re- sources in his power to effect it . His first care was to put an end to the ...
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