Life of George Washington: Written for ChildrenCrosby, Nichols,, 1859 - 258 من الصفحات |
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... Soon after George's birth , his father left the old family estate , and went to live in Stafford County , near Fredericksburg . Both these houses have since gone to ruin . In those days , good schools were very rare , and even the rich ...
... Soon after George's birth , his father left the old family estate , and went to live in Stafford County , near Fredericksburg . Both these houses have since gone to ruin . In those days , good schools were very rare , and even the rich ...
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... soon full of fighting . He used to arrange his school- mates in companies , and have parades , reviews , and battles . He was often the captain ; but the boys showed still more respect for him , by making him the judge in their disputes ...
... soon full of fighting . He used to arrange his school- mates in companies , and have parades , reviews , and battles . He was often the captain ; but the boys showed still more respect for him , by making him the judge in their disputes ...
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... soon after this time . In the winter of 1747 , Washington was making a visit at Belvoir , the home of his friends the Fair- faxes , when he first met Lord Fairfax , the owner of a large tract of land lying between the Rappa- hannock and ...
... soon after this time . In the winter of 1747 , Washington was making a visit at Belvoir , the home of his friends the Fair- faxes , when he first met Lord Fairfax , the owner of a large tract of land lying between the Rappa- hannock and ...
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... soon worn out with travelling in deep snow . There were neither houses nor barns . men slept in tents , and the animals fared hardly . Washington gave up his own horse to carry the baggage , and all the men walked . At last he grew very ...
... soon worn out with travelling in deep snow . There were neither houses nor barns . men slept in tents , and the animals fared hardly . Washington gave up his own horse to carry the baggage , and all the men walked . At last he grew very ...
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... soon be upon him . It was necessary that all the troops should be united on one spot ; and all the officers agreed that Great Meadows , near the Youghiogeny River , in the southwest part of Pennsylvania , was the proper place . A small ...
... soon be upon him . It was necessary that all the troops should be united on one spot ; and all the officers agreed that Great Meadows , near the Youghiogeny River , in the southwest part of Pennsylvania , was the proper place . A small ...
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الصفحة 249 - In the discharge of this trust I will only say, that I have with good intentions contributed towards the organization and administration of the government, the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable. Not unconscious, in the outset, of the inferiority of my qualifications, experience, in my own eyes, perhaps still more in the eyes of others, has strengthened the motives to diffidence of myself...
الصفحة 63 - You may believe me, my dear Patsy, when I assure you in the most solemn manner, that, so far from seeking this appointment, I have used every endeavor in my power to avoid it, not only from my unwillingness to part with you and the family, but from a consciousness of its being a trust too great for my capacity...
الصفحة 218 - I feel, my dear General Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God ! who, besides a tory, could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them...
الصفحة 166 - ... feet apart. Of late he has had the surprising sagacity to discover, that apples will make pies; and it is a question, if, in the violence of his efforts, we do not get one of apples, instead of having both of beef -steaks.
الصفحة 74 - You affect, sir, to despise all rank not derived from the same source with your own. I cannot conceive one more honorable than that which flows from the uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people, the purest source and original fountain of all power.
الصفحة 254 - ... board! The usual time of sitting at table, a walk, and tea, bring me within the dawn of candle-light: previous to which, if not prevented by company, I resolve that, as soon as the glimmering taper supplies the place of th'e great luminary, I will retire to my writing-table and...
الصفحة 4 - When another speaks be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him without being desired; interrupt him not, nor answer him, till his speech be ended.
الصفحة 125 - Our army love their General very much, but they have one thing against him; which is the little care he takes of himself in any action. His personal bravery, and the desire he has of animating his troops by example, make him fearless of danger. This occasions us much uneasiness. But Heaven, which has hitherto been his shield, I hope will still continue to guard so valuable a life.
الصفحة 117 - I am wearied almost to death with the retrograde motion of things ; and I solemnly protest, that a pecuniary reward of twenty thousand pounds a year would not induce me to undergo what I do, and, after all, perhaps to lose my character; as it is impossible, under such a variety of distressing circumstances, to conduct matters agreeably to public expectation.
الصفحة 211 - With a heart full of love and gratitude I now take leave of you. I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.