The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 |
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... never failed to stare the colonial governors in the face , whenever any measure salutary to the people was to be approved by them . It may be , that the bold experiments and as- piring demands of the assemblies sometimes required this ...
... never failed to stare the colonial governors in the face , whenever any measure salutary to the people was to be approved by them . It may be , that the bold experiments and as- piring demands of the assemblies sometimes required this ...
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... never appeared in the open plain below . The rain fell heavily through the day , the trenches were filled with water , and many of the arms of Colonel Wash- ington's men were out of order , and used with diffi- culty . " In this way the ...
... never appeared in the open plain below . The rain fell heavily through the day , the trenches were filled with water , and many of the arms of Colonel Wash- ington's men were out of order , and used with diffi- culty . " In this way the ...
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... never ceased to complain of their " republican way of thinking , " and to deplore their want of respect for the authority of his office and the prerogative of the crown . He had lately prorogued them , as a pun- ishment for their ...
... never ceased to complain of their " republican way of thinking , " and to deplore their want of respect for the authority of his office and the prerogative of the crown . He had lately prorogued them , as a pun- ishment for their ...
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... was the particular favorite of Heaven , and who could never die in battle . " - Washington's Writings , Vol . II . p . 475 , Appendix . which , at the earnest recommendation and request of Washington ÆT . 23. ] 69 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... was the particular favorite of Heaven , and who could never die in battle . " - Washington's Writings , Vol . II . p . 475 , Appendix . which , at the earnest recommendation and request of Washington ÆT . 23. ] 69 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... never upon the terms I have done . " He did not absolutely refuse to accept the command , if it should be offered , but said he would not seek what he did not covet , nor be thought to solicit what he would receive only as voluntarily ...
... never upon the terms I have done . " He did not absolutely refuse to accept the command , if it should be offered , but said he would not seek what he did not covet , nor be thought to solicit what he would receive only as voluntarily ...
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