History of the United States of America, from the Discovery of the Continent [to 1789].D. Appleton, 1885 |
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... commander - in - chief as- serted for the colonists " the rights of humanity . " The dec- laration was read on the ninth to every brigade in New York city , and received with the most hearty approbation . In the evening a mob , composed ...
... commander - in - chief as- serted for the colonists " the rights of humanity . " The dec- laration was read on the ninth to every brigade in New York city , and received with the most hearty approbation . In the evening a mob , composed ...
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... command , neglected to make reports to his superior ; and when Washington , after consulting his council , " expressed ... commander - in- chief , he was intriguing with New England members of con- gress to supersede Schuyler . On the ...
... command , neglected to make reports to his superior ; and when Washington , after consulting his council , " expressed ... commander - in- chief , he was intriguing with New England members of con- gress to supersede Schuyler . On the ...
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... command . While he cultivated confidential relations with Gates , he never extended cordial frankness to Washington ... commander - in - chief . The general officers , whose advice Washington was instructed to ask , knew not enough of ...
... command . While he cultivated confidential relations with Gates , he never extended cordial frankness to Washington ... commander - in - chief . The general officers , whose advice Washington was instructed to ask , knew not enough of ...
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... commander - in - chief was among them , exposing himself more than any one to the storm , and the sight of their general , enduring hardships equally with themselves , reconciled them to their sufferings . For eight - and- forty hours ...
... commander - in - chief was among them , exposing himself more than any one to the storm , and the sight of their general , enduring hardships equally with themselves , reconciled them to their sufferings . For eight - and- forty hours ...
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... commander - in - chief disapproved his mission , but deemed it not right to prohibit by military au- thority an appeal to the civil power . Washington withdrew the garrison from Governor's Island . Of the inhabitants of Long Island ...
... commander - in - chief disapproved his mission , but deemed it not right to prohibit by military au- thority an appeal to the civil power . Washington withdrew the garrison from Governor's Island . Of the inhabitants of Long Island ...
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Seite 410 - Nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate, than that these people are to be free ; nor is it less certain that the two races, equally free, cannot live in the same government.
Seite 421 - ... on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty of legislatures and magistrates in all future periods of this commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries of them, especially the University at Cambridge, public schools and grammar schools in the towns...
Seite 329 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
Seite 254 - I rejoice that the grave has not closed upon me ; that I am still alive to lift up my voice against the dismemberment of this ancient and most noble monarchy...
Seite 329 - ... truth is great and will prevail if left to herself; that she is the proper and sufficient antagonist to error, and has nothing to fear from the conflict, unless by human interposition disarmed of her natural weapons, free argument and debate, errors ceasing to be dangerous when it is permitted freely to contradict them...
Seite 224 - If I were an American as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never, never, never!
Seite 414 - ... hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth...
Seite 216 - SIR: — I find myself just able to hold the pen during a few minutes, and take this opportunity of expressing my sincere grief for having done, written, or said anything disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over, therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Seite 224 - You may swell every expense, and every effort, still more extravagantly ; pile and accumulate every assistance you can buy or borrow ; traffic and barter with every little pitiful German prince that sells and sends his subjects to the shambles...
Seite 558 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself, or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.