History of the United States of America, from the Discovery of the Continent [to 1789].D. Appleton, 1885 |
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... rear . The battle of Monmouth . Congress thank Washington Black Americans in the battle . Trial , character , and death of Lee • CHAPTER XIX . AFTER THE FRENCH ALLIANCE . June - December 1778 . • PAGE 273 . 274 . 275 . 276 . 277 • . 278 ...
... rear . The battle of Monmouth . Congress thank Washington Black Americans in the battle . Trial , character , and death of Lee • CHAPTER XIX . AFTER THE FRENCH ALLIANCE . June - December 1778 . • PAGE 273 . 274 . 275 . 276 . 277 • . 278 ...
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... rear . Nothing is harder than to beat down a people who are resolved never to yield ; and the English were unfit for the task , for in abridging the liberties of their colonies they were at war with their own . CHAPTER II . THE RETREAT ...
... rear . Nothing is harder than to beat down a people who are resolved never to yield ; and the English were unfit for the task , for in abridging the liberties of their colonies they were at war with their own . CHAPTER II . THE RETREAT ...
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... rear of the Ameri- cans by the Jamaica road ; but that road was neglected . The plan of attack by General Howe was as elaborate as if he had had to encounter an equal army . A squadron of five ships under Sir Peter Parker was to menace ...
... rear of the Ameri- cans by the Jamaica road ; but that road was neglected . The plan of attack by General Howe was as elaborate as if he had had to encounter an equal army . A squadron of five ships under Sir Peter Parker was to menace ...
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... rear a marsh extending on both sides of Gowanus creek , which was scarcely fordable even at low tide , and was crossed by a bridge and a causeway that served as a dam for one of two tide- mills ; on his left he had no connecting support ...
... rear a marsh extending on both sides of Gowanus creek , which was scarcely fordable even at low tide , and was crossed by a bridge and a causeway that served as a dam for one of two tide- mills ; on his left he had no connecting support ...
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... rear of the American left , and the signal was given for a general attack . At this moment about four thousand Americans were on the wooded passes in advance of the Brooklyn lines . They were attacked by the largest British army which ...
... rear of the American left , and the signal was given for a general attack . At this moment about four thousand Americans were on the wooded passes in advance of the Brooklyn lines . They were attacked by the largest British army which ...
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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.