Life of WashingtonLittle, Brown, and Company, 1855 |
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... Sulgrave , in North- amptonshire , was granted to Lawrence Washington , of Gray's Inn , and for some time Mayor of Northamp- ton . He was probably born at Warton , in Lancashire , where his father lived . The grandson of this first ...
... Sulgrave , in North- amptonshire , was granted to Lawrence Washington , of Gray's Inn , and for some time Mayor of Northamp- ton . He was probably born at Warton , in Lancashire , where his father lived . The grandson of this first ...
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... Sulgrave .、 At the time of George Washington's birth , his fa- ther resided near the banks of the Potomac in West- moreland County ; but he removed not long afterwards to an estate owned by him in Stafford County , on the east side of ...
... Sulgrave .、 At the time of George Washington's birth , his fa- ther resided near the banks of the Potomac in West- moreland County ; but he removed not long afterwards to an estate owned by him in Stafford County , on the east side of ...
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... Sulgrave near North- ampton , which belonged to the , Priory of St. Andrew , was given up to the crown ; and the next year this manor , and other lands in the vicinity , were granted to Lawrence Washington . Among the manuscripts of Sir ...
... Sulgrave near North- ampton , which belonged to the , Priory of St. Andrew , was given up to the crown ; and the next year this manor , and other lands in the vicinity , were granted to Lawrence Washington . Among the manuscripts of Sir ...
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... Sulgrave was Sir Lawrence Washington of Garsdon , County of Wilts . His granddaughter , Elizabeth Washington , who appears to have been an only child and heiress , married Robert Shirley , Baron Ferrers of Chartley , afterwards Earl ...
... Sulgrave was Sir Lawrence Washington of Garsdon , County of Wilts . His granddaughter , Elizabeth Washington , who appears to have been an only child and heiress , married Robert Shirley , Baron Ferrers of Chartley , afterwards Earl ...
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... Sulgrave family , and brothers to Sir William Washington of Packington . This was his impression , but he was not fully satis- fied with the proof . It has since been confirmed by Baker , in his History of Northamptonshire . I shall ...
... Sulgrave family , and brothers to Sir William Washington of Packington . This was his impression , but he was not fully satis- fied with the proof . It has since been confirmed by Baker , in his History of Northamptonshire . I shall ...
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الصفحة 129 - Peyton Randolph, Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Bland...
الصفحة 429 - States; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony ; and to report to the several states such an act relative to this great object as, when unanimously ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress assembled effectually to provide for the same...
الصفحة 444 - In this conflict of emotions, all I dare aver, is, that it has been my faithful study to collect my duty from a just appreciation of every circumstance by which it might be affected.
الصفحة 35 - The cold was so extremely severe, that Mr. Gist had all his fingers and some of his toes frozen ; and the water was shut up so hard, that we found no difficulty in getting off the island, on the ice, in the morning.
الصفحة 71 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
الصفحة 493 - There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war.
الصفحة 383 - ... which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable. At the same time, in justice to my own feelings, I must add, that no man possesses a more sincere wish to see ample justice done to the army than I do ; and as far as my powers and influence, in a constitutional way.
الصفحة 259 - Heaven I could add, that it had been a more fortunate one for us." General Howe reported his loss to be seventy-one killed, four hundred and fifty wounded, and fourteen missing. The American loss, as stated by Dr. Gordon on the authority of the Board of War, was one hundred and fifty killed, five hundred and twenty-one wounded, and about four hundred prisoners. In the midst of the action, six companies of the fortieth British regiment, commanded by Colonel Mulgrave, took possession of Chew's House,...
الصفحة 570 - And I do moreover most pointedly, and most solemnly enjoin it upon my Executors hereafter named, or the Survivors of them, to see that this clause respecting Slaves, and every part thereof be religiously fulfilled at the Epoch at which it is directed to take place; without evasion, neglect or delay...
الصفحة 141 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.