The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States. Comp. Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers Bequeathed to Him by His Deceased Relative, Band 2J. Crissy, 1845 |
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... nation against France and Spain ; and to suspend offensive operations in the interior of the United States , until the strength of those powers should be broken . In the mean time , the posts then occupied by their troops were to be ...
... nation against France and Spain ; and to suspend offensive operations in the interior of the United States , until the strength of those powers should be broken . In the mean time , the posts then occupied by their troops were to be ...
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... nation and parliament are really in earnest to obtain peace with America , it will undoubtedly be wisdom in us to meet them with great caution and circumspection , and by all means to keep our arms firm in our hands , and instead of ...
... nation and parliament are really in earnest to obtain peace with America , it will undoubtedly be wisdom in us to meet them with great caution and circumspection , and by all means to keep our arms firm in our hands , and instead of ...
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... nation was too hostile to the compensation which had been stipulated , to leave a probability that it would be substantially made . This was not merely the sentiment of the individuals then administering the govern- ment , which might ...
... nation was too hostile to the compensation which had been stipulated , to leave a probability that it would be substantially made . This was not merely the sentiment of the individuals then administering the govern- ment , which might ...
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... nation , have been enabled under a just Providence , to close the war in freedom , safety , and independence ; on which happy event we sincerely join you in congratulations . 66 Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ...
... nation , have been enabled under a just Providence , to close the war in freedom , safety , and independence ; on which happy event we sincerely join you in congratulations . 66 Having defended the standard of liberty in this new world ...
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... nation's welfare , does not im mediately divest itself of ancient habits . That custom of thinking on public affairs , and that solicitude respecting them , which belong to the patriot in office , follow him into his retreat . In a ...
... nation's welfare , does not im mediately divest itself of ancient habits . That custom of thinking on public affairs , and that solicitude respecting them , which belong to the patriot in office , follow him into his retreat . In a ...
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