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 4Richard Phillips, 1805 |
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... entered into by that nation for the purpose of prolonging the war , after the full knowledge on their part of the liberal terms intended to be offered by Great Britain . " With this declaration was transmitted a copy of the former ...
... entered into by that nation for the purpose of prolonging the war , after the full knowledge on their part of the liberal terms intended to be offered by Great Britain . " With this declaration was transmitted a copy of the former ...
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... entered the lists as disputants , and employed their pens with great ability and success , as well in serious argu- ment , as calling to their aid all the various passions which on such occasions influence the conduct of men . Much use ...
... entered the lists as disputants , and employed their pens with great ability and success , as well in serious argu- ment , as calling to their aid all the various passions which on such occasions influence the conduct of men . Much use ...
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... entered the enemy's country , and , after a march attended with infinite labour and difficulty in crossing high mountains and deep waters , penetrated as far as their towns at Unundilla and Anaquaqua , * which , with a con- siderable ...
... entered the enemy's country , and , after a march attended with infinite labour and difficulty in crossing high mountains and deep waters , penetrated as far as their towns at Unundilla and Anaquaqua , * which , with a con- siderable ...
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... apologized for not obeying their orders in de- livering the plan , with his observations on it , to the marquis ; and , entering into a perfect investi- gation of all its parts , he demonstrated the mis gation 42 THE LIFE OF.
... apologized for not obeying their orders in de- livering the plan , with his observations on it , to the marquis ; and , entering into a perfect investi- gation of all its parts , he demonstrated the mis gation 42 THE LIFE OF.
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... entered into , would give a complexion to those negotia- sions , and afford plausible ground for insisting to retain territory already acquired . It seemed pos- sible to regain the more rich , though less popu- lous country of the south ...
... entered into , would give a complexion to those negotia- sions , and afford plausible ground for insisting to retain territory already acquired . It seemed pos- sible to regain the more rich , though less popu- lous country of the south ...
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