As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an... The Religious Opinions and Character of Washington - Seite 244von Edward Charles M'Guire - 1836 - 414 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| Abraham John Valpy - 1822 - 586 Seiten
...think myself equal to the command I am honored with. As to pay, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. These, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desire.' — When an application was made... | |
| Hezekiah Niles - 1822 - 514 Seiten
...with. «A« to pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration cool 4 have tempted me to accept this arduous employment,...will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desire." To fotm Hancock, esq.prttident ofcengret*.... | |
| Hezekiah Niles - 1822 - 526 Seiten
...with. "As to pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the con gress, that, as no pecuniary consideration cotill have tempted me to accept this arduous employment,...and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from I will keep an exact account »f my expenses. Tbos*. I doubt not, they will discharge, and that U ill... | |
| Paul Allen - 1822 - 624 Seiten
...consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domes tii k ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit...will keep an exact account of my expenses — those, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desire."It is a remarkable fact, that the unanimous... | |
| Paul Allen - 1822 - 624 Seiten
...consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestick ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses—those, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desire." It is a remarkable fact,... | |
| Paul Allen - 1822 - 620 Seiten
...not think myself equal to the command 1 am honoured with. I beg leave, Sir, to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted...accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestick ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account... | |
| Paul Allen - 1822 - 612 Seiten
...think myself equal to the command 1 am honoured with. 1 beg leave, Sir, to assure the Congress, chat as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me...accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestick ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account... | |
| Thomas Wilson - 1822 - 392 Seiten
...to my pay, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could VOL. i. 19 have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic peace and .happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my... | |
| Charles Augustus Goodrich - 1824 - 434 Seiten
...am honoured with. " As to pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the congress, that as * Dwight's Travels. no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to...I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those I doubt not they will discharge, and that is all I desire."* A special commission was drawn up and... | |
| United States. Continental Congress - 1823 - 644 Seiten
...pay, sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have temp<ed me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense...will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge, and that is all I desire." Resolved, That a committee be appointed... | |
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