The Life of George WashingtonF. Andrews, 1853 - 562 من الصفحات |
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... four younger children . To see him separated from her at so tender an age , exposed to the perils of accident and the world's rough usage , with- out a parent's voice to counsel or a parent's hand to guide , and to enter on a theatre of ...
... four younger children . To see him separated from her at so tender an age , exposed to the perils of accident and the world's rough usage , with- out a parent's voice to counsel or a parent's hand to guide , and to enter on a theatre of ...
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... four months . Has the smallpox m He had been but a short time in Barbadoes , when he was seized with the smallpox . The disease was severe , but , Barbadoes . with the aid of good medical attendance , he was able to go abroad in three ...
... four months . Has the smallpox m He had been but a short time in Barbadoes , when he was seized with the smallpox . The disease was severe , but , Barbadoes . with the aid of good medical attendance , he was able to go abroad in three ...
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... four , leaving a wife , an infant daughter , and a large circle of friends , to deplore a loss keenly felt by them all . Few men have been more beloved for their amiable quali- ties , or admired for those higher traits of character ...
... four , leaving a wife , an infant daughter , and a large circle of friends , to deplore a loss keenly felt by them all . Few men have been more beloved for their amiable quali- ties , or admired for those higher traits of character ...
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... four grand military divisions . Major Washington's appoint- ment was then renewed , and the northern division was allotted to him . It included several counties , each of which was to be visited at stated times by the adjutant , in ...
... four grand military divisions . Major Washington's appoint- ment was then renewed , and the northern division was allotted to him . It included several counties , each of which was to be visited at stated times by the adjutant , in ...
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... Four other men , two of them Indian traders , were added as attendants . Allegany The party was now increased to eight persons . With Crosses the horses , tents , baggage , and provisions , suited to the expe- Mountains . dition , they ...
... Four other men , two of them Indian traders , were added as attendants . Allegany The party was now increased to eight persons . With Crosses the horses , tents , baggage , and provisions , suited to the expe- Mountains . dition , they ...
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affairs afterwards American army APPENDIX appointed arms arrived attack Augustine Washington battle British camp campaign cause CHAPTER character Colonel Washington colonies command Commander-in-chief conduct Congress Count d'Estaing defence detachment duty effect enemy enemy's engaged England enlisted eral event execution expedition favor fleet force Fort Cumberland Fort Duquesne France French friends George give Governor Governor Dinwiddie head-quarters honor House House of Burgesses hundred Indians ington Island Jersey Lafayette land Lawrence Washington letter Lord manner Marquis de Lafayette ment miles military militia Mount Vernon nation object occasion officers opinion party passed peace persons Philadelphia President prisoners received regiments request resolved respect retired returned River sent sentiments Sir Henry Clinton soldiers soon spirit Sulgrave Tanacharison thought thousand tion ton's took treaty troops Truro Parish United Virginia Wash whole wrote York
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الصفحة 51 - 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 323 - With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment, I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence and reprehend with severity.
الصفحة 103 - 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 271 - ... twelve 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 beefsteaks. If the ladies can put up with such entertainment, and will submit to partake of it on plates, once tin but now iron (not become so by the labor of scouring), I shall be happy to see them; and am, dear Doctor, yours.
الصفحة 340 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
الصفحة 510 - Resolved, That a committee, in conjunction with one from the Senate, be appointed to consider on the most suitable manner of paying honor to the memory of the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow citizens.
الصفحة 371 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution, because I expect no better and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
الصفحة 411 - The confidence of the whole Union is centred in you. Your being at the helm will be more than an answer to every argument, which can be used to alarm and lead the people in any quarter into violence or secession. North and south will hang together, if they have you to hang on...
الصفحة 323 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs, that can befall my country.
الصفحة 516 - ... account of the accidents which have befallen him, and which have rendered him incapable of walking, or of any active employment,) to remain in the situation he now is, it shall be optional in him to do so; in either case, however, I allow him an annuity of thirty dollars, during his natural life, which shall be independent of the victuals and clothes he has been accustomed to receive, if he chooses the...