 | George Washington - 1795 - 382 páginas
...Congrefs therefore fhould refolve upon the deftruction of it, the refolution fhould be a profound fecret, as the knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. — I have the honor to be, &c. GW SIR, New-Terk, September 4, 1776. SINCE I had 'the honor of addreffing... | |
 | George Washington - 1795 - 392 páginas
...Congrefs therefore fhould refolve upon the deftruction of it, the refolution fhould be a profound fecret, as the knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans."— I have the honor to be, &c. GW SIR, New-Tort, September 4, i776. SINCE I had the honor of addreffing... | |
 | Paul Allen - 1822 - 620 páginas
...it will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to possess it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...of it will make a capital change in their plans." The situation of the American General must have been desperate indeed, to have authorized such a thought... | |
 | Paul Allen - 1822 - 624 páginas
...little time for deliberation. At present, 1 dare say the enemy mean to possess it, if they can. Jf Congress, therefore, should resolve upon the destruction...of it will make a capital change in their plans." The situation of the American CJeneral must have been desperate indeed, to have authorized such a thought... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1834 - 588 páginas
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. September 4th. — Our affairs have not undergone a change for the better, nor assumed a more agreeable... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1834 - 590 páginas
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. September 4th. — Our affairs have not undergone a change for the better, nor assumed a more agreeable... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1839 - 588 páginas
...but will admit of but little tune for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. September 4th. — Our affairs have not undergone a change for the better, nor assumed a more agreeable... | |
 | Thaddeus Allen - 1847 - 574 páginas
...; but will admit of little time for deliberation. At present I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. ' I have the honor to be, &c.' Lond. ed. vol. ip 244. Wash. Writ. Sparks, vol. iv. p. 72. IN CONGRESS.... | |
 | William Bradford Reed - 1847 - 460 páginas
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it if they can. If Congress therefore should resolve...of it, the resolution should be a profound secret." On the 2d September the following resolution was adopted by Congress, and the project was relinquished,... | |
 | William Bradford Reed - 1847 - 466 páginas
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it if they can. If Congress therefore should resolve...upon the destruction of it, the resolution should bo a profound secret." On the 2d September the following resolution was adopted by Congress, and the... | |
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... for the enemy ? They would derive great conveniences from it, on the one hand, and much property would be destroyed on the other. It is an important question, but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean... 
