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. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Hon. Bushrod Washington from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, Band 2Richard Phillips, 1804 |
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... favour . He desired I might not be concerned , for he knew the French too well for any thing to engage him in their favour ; and that though he could not go down with us , he yet would endeavour to meet at the forks with Joseph Camp ...
... favour . He desired I might not be concerned , for he knew the French too well for any thing to engage him in their favour ; and that though he could not go down with us , he yet would endeavour to meet at the forks with Joseph Camp ...
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... favoured me with the journal a few days sooner , I would have examined it carefully , and endeavoured to point out such errors as might con- duce to your use , my advantage , and the public satisfaction ; but now it is out of my power ...
... favoured me with the journal a few days sooner , I would have examined it carefully , and endeavoured to point out such errors as might con- duce to your use , my advantage , and the public satisfaction ; but now it is out of my power ...
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... Favoured with your regard , we shall zealously endeavour to deserve your applause , and by our future actions strive to convince the worshipful House of Burgesses , how much we esteem their ap- probation ; and , as it ought to be ...
... Favoured with your regard , we shall zealously endeavour to deserve your applause , and by our future actions strive to convince the worshipful House of Burgesses , how much we esteem their ap- probation ; and , as it ought to be ...
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... favour of a military life , and believing that he might now re- enter the service without disgrace , he cheerfully accepted the appointment offered him by his coun- try . Having made all the necessary arrangements for the recruiting ...
... favour of a military life , and believing that he might now re- enter the service without disgrace , he cheerfully accepted the appointment offered him by his coun- try . Having made all the necessary arrangements for the recruiting ...
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... favour . " In a letter some short time after this to the Lieu- tenant - governor , he says , " I don't know that I ever gave your Honour cause to suspect me of ingratitude -a crime I detest , and would most carefully avoid . If an open ...
... favour . " In a letter some short time after this to the Lieu- tenant - governor , he says , " I don't know that I ever gave your Honour cause to suspect me of ingratitude -a crime I detest , and would most carefully avoid . If an open ...
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