The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 |
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... miles above its junction with the other branch of that river . The task was executed in such a manner , as to give entire satisfaction to his employer , confirm the good opinion of his friends , and establish his reputa- tion as a ...
... miles above its junction with the other branch of that river . The task was executed in such a manner , as to give entire satisfaction to his employer , confirm the good opinion of his friends , and establish his reputa- tion as a ...
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... miles , in great part over lofty and rugged mountains , and more than half of the way through the heart of a wilderness , where no traces of civilization as yet appeared . Passing through the towns of Fredericksburg , Alex- andria , and ...
... miles , in great part over lofty and rugged mountains , and more than half of the way through the heart of a wilderness , where no traces of civilization as yet appeared . Passing through the towns of Fredericksburg , Alex- andria , and ...
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... miles . below the Fork , he called together some of the Indian chiefs , and delivered to them the governor's message , soliciting a guard to the French encampments . The principal sachem was Tanacharison , otherwise called the Half ...
... miles . below the Fork , he called together some of the Indian chiefs , and delivered to them the governor's message , soliciting a guard to the French encampments . The principal sachem was Tanacharison , otherwise called the Half ...
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... of the number . The distance to the station of the French com- mandant was one hundred and twenty miles . The journey was performed without any important inci- dent , except at Venango , one of the French 28 [ 1753 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... of the number . The distance to the station of the French com- mandant was one hundred and twenty miles . The journey was performed without any important inci- dent , except at Venango , one of the French 28 [ 1753 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... miles south of Lake Erie . A plan of it , drawn by Major Wash- ington , was sent to the British government . The snow was falling so fast , that he ordered back his horses to Venango , resolved to go down himself by water , a canoe ...
... miles south of Lake Erie . A plan of it , drawn by Major Wash- ington , was sent to the British government . The snow was falling so fast , that he ordered back his horses to Venango , resolved to go down himself by water , a canoe ...
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الصفحة 489 - 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 127 - Peyton Randolph, Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Bland...
الصفحة 440 - I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellowcitizens ; and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me ; my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
الصفحة 518 - Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed ; refraining if he saw a doubt, but, when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed. His integrity was most pure, his justice the most inflexible I have ever known, no motives of interest or consanguinity, of friendship or hatred, being able to bias his decision. He was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good, and...
الصفحة 440 - 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 425 - Union, at a time and place to be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade of the United 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 ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress effectually to provide for the same.
الصفحة 69 - 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 139 - 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.
الصفحة 432 - Thus I consent, Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors I sacrifice to the public good.
الصفحة 425 - 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...