 | 1823 - 120 Seiten
...till the stroke was struck. Oh General ! an indecisive mind is one of the greatest misfortunes which can befall an army : how often have I lamented it...circumstances considered, we are in a very awful and alarming state, one that requires the utmost wisdom and firmness of mind. I conclude, with my clear and explicit... | |
 | 1873 - 520 Seiten
...was contrary this kept the Generals Mind in a State of Suspence till the Stroke was struck — Oh ! General — an indecisive Mind is one of the greatest...All Circumstances considered we are in a very awful & alarming State one that requires the utmost Wisdom <t Firmness of Mind — as soon as the Season... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1855 - 606 Seiten
...was contrary. This kept the general's mind in a state of suspense, till the stroke was struck. Oh, general ! An indecisive mind is one of the greatest misfortunes that can befall an army ; •i • — •" [A how often have I lamented it this campaign. All circumstances considered, we... | |
 | John Church Hamilton - 1857 - 610 Seiten
...contrary. This kept the general's mind in a state of supense till the stroke was VoL. I.— 10 struck. Oh, general! an indecisive mind is one of the greatest...circumstances considered, we are in a very awful, alarming state, one that requires the utmost wisdom and firmness of mind. As soon as the season will... | |
 | John Church Hamilton - 1857 - 612 Seiten
...contrary. This kept the general's mind in a state of supense till the stroke was VOL. I.— 10 struck. Oh, general ! an indecisive mind is one of the greatest...circumstances considered, we are in a very awful, alarming state, one that requires the utmost wisdom and firmness of mind. As soon as the season will... | |
 | John Church Hamilton - 1858 - 636 Seiten
...judgment was contrary. This kept the General's mind in a state of suspense till the stroke was struck. Oh, General ! An indecisive mind is one of the greatest...an army. How often have I lamented it this campaign ! " This letter closes thus: " I intended to have said more, but the express J8 waiting, and I must... | |
 | John Church Hamilton - 1858 - 634 Seiten
...contrary. This kept the General's mind in a state of suspense till the stroke was struck. Oh, General 1 An indecisive mind is one of the greatest misfortunes...an army. How often have I lamented it this campaign ! " This letter closes thus : "I intended to have said more, bat the express is waiting, and I must... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1860 - 872 Seiten
...judgment was adverse. This kept the general's mind in a state of suspense till the blow was struck. Oh ! general, an indecisive mind is one of the greatest...campaign. All circumstances considered, we are in n very awful and alarming situation — one that requires the utmost wisdom and firmness of mind. As... | |
 | George Henry Moore - 1860 - 202 Seiten
...judgment was contrary. This kept the General's mind in a state of suspense till the stroke was struck. Oh, General ! an indecisive mind is one of the greatest...army : how often have I lamented it this campaign ! " Л11 circumstances considered, we are in a very awful and alarming state, one that requires the... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1861 - 656 Seiten
...was contrary. This kept the general's mind in a state of suspense, till the stroke was struck. Oh, general ! An indecisive mind is one of the greatest misfortunes that can befall an army ; 1776.] DISPARAGING LETTER OF REED. 433 how often have I lamented it this campaign. All circumstances... | |
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General Washington's own judgment, seconded by representations from us, would I believe have saved the men and their arms, but unluckily General Greene's judgment was contrary; this kept the general's mind in a state of suspense till the stroke was struck.... 
