The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 |
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... necessary that those lands should be divided into lots and accurately measured . So favorable an opinion had he formed of the abilities and attainments of young Washington , that he intrust- ed to him this responsible service ; and he ...
... necessary that those lands should be divided into lots and accurately measured . So favorable an opinion had he formed of the abilities and attainments of young Washington , that he intrust- ed to him this responsible service ; and he ...
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... necessary for him to become familiar in fulfilling the high trusts that awaited him . During this expedition he was also present at an Indian war - dance , and had his first in- terview with a race , on whose condition in peace and war ...
... necessary for him to become familiar in fulfilling the high trusts that awaited him . During this expedition he was also present at an Indian war - dance , and had his first in- terview with a race , on whose condition in peace and war ...
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... necessary to put the militia law in execution , which authorized impressments ; but meas- ures of this sort are always disliked by the people , and orders are tardily obeyed or evaded . The artil- lery and some of the heavier articles ...
... necessary to put the militia law in execution , which authorized impressments ; but meas- ures of this sort are always disliked by the people , and orders are tardily obeyed or evaded . The artil- lery and some of the heavier articles ...
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... necessary . In the face of many obstacles this determination was executed . The horses were few and weak , and a severe service was imposed on the men , who were obliged to bear heavy burdens , and drag nine swivels over a broken road ...
... necessary . In the face of many obstacles this determination was executed . The horses were few and weak , and a severe service was imposed on the men , who were obliged to bear heavy burdens , and drag nine swivels over a broken road ...
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... necessary supplies were in store . Thence Colonel Washington and Captain Mackay proceeded to Williamsburg , and communicated in person to the governor the events of the cam- paign . " * The exact number of men engaged in the ac- tion ...
... necessary supplies were in store . Thence Colonel Washington and Captain Mackay proceeded to Williamsburg , and communicated in person to the governor the events of the cam- paign . " * The exact number of men engaged in the ac- tion ...
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