Life of George Washington, المجلد 1G.P. Putnam & Company, 1855 |
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... present volume treats of the earlier part of Washington's life previous to the war of the Revolu- tion , giving his expeditions into the wilderness , his campaigns on the frontier in the old French war , and the other " experiences ...
... present volume treats of the earlier part of Washington's life previous to the war of the Revolu- tion , giving his expeditions into the wilderness , his campaigns on the frontier in the old French war , and the other " experiences ...
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... present at the siege of Carthagena , when it was bombarded by the fleet , and when the troops attempted to escalade the citadel . It was an ineffectual attack ; the ships could not get near enough to throw their shells into the town ...
... present at the siege of Carthagena , when it was bombarded by the fleet , and when the troops attempted to escalade the citadel . It was an ineffectual attack ; the ships could not get near enough to throw their shells into the town ...
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... present residing there , was Thomas Lord Fairfax , cousin of William Fairfax , and of whose immense land- ed property the latter was the agent . As this noble- man was one of Washington's earliest friends , and in some degree the ...
... present residing there , was Thomas Lord Fairfax , cousin of William Fairfax , and of whose immense land- ed property the latter was the agent . As this noble- man was one of Washington's earliest friends , and in some degree the ...
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... present appear- ance , he had figured to advantage in London life in his younger days . He had received his education at the university of Oxford , where he acquitted himself with credit . He afterwards held a commission , and remain ...
... present appear- ance , he had figured to advantage in London life in his younger days . He had received his education at the university of Oxford , where he acquitted himself with credit . He afterwards held a commission , and remain ...
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... present at his lord- ship's , where I might , was my heart disengaged , pass my time very pleasantly , as there's a very agreeable young lady lives in the same house ( Col. George Fair- fax's wife's sister ) ; but as that's only adding ...
... present at his lord- ship's , where I might , was my heart disengaged , pass my time very pleasantly , as there's a very agreeable young lady lives in the same house ( Col. George Fair- fax's wife's sister ) ; but as that's only adding ...
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الصفحة 215 - The supplicating tears of the women and moving petitions of the men melt me into such deadly sorrow, that I solemnly declare, if I know my own mind, I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy, provided that would contribute to the people's ease.
الصفحة 321 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
الصفحة 378 - Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me : Fight against them that fight against me.
الصفحة 193 - 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 383 - When your lordships look at the papers transmitted us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
الصفحة 434 - 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...
الصفحة 280 - The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Await alike th
الصفحة 132 - has filled me with surprise ; for, if you think me capable of holding a commission, that has neither rank nor emolument annexed to it, you must entertain a very contemptible opinion of my weakness, and believe me to be more empty than the commission itself.
الصفحة 385 - I think I can announce it as a fact, that it is not the wish or interest of that government, or any other upon this continent, separately or collectively, to set up for independence ; but this you may at the same time rely on, that none of them will ever submit to the loss of those valuable rights and privileges, which are essential to the happiness of every free state, and without which, life, liberty, and property are rendered totally insecure.
الصفحة 283 - I'll neither give orders, nor interfere any further. I have business to attend to of greater moment than your ruined garrison, and this wretched country. My time is short,— I shall pass this night with God, and prepare myself for death. I wish you all comfort; and to be happily extricated from your present perplexities.