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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 - King ...
... 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 - King ...
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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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Seite 129 - Peyton Randolph, Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Bland...
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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,...
Seite 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...
Seite 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.