The Life of George Washington: First President of the United StatesT. Mason and G. Lane, 1840 - 228 pages |
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... America . In 1538 the manor of Sulgrave , in Northamptonshire , was granted to one of the descendants , Lawrence Washington , who was for some time mayor of the city . His grandson had a large family , two of whom , John and Lawrence ...
... America . In 1538 the manor of Sulgrave , in Northamptonshire , was granted to one of the descendants , Lawrence Washington , who was for some time mayor of the city . His grandson had a large family , two of whom , John and Lawrence ...
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... America , opposing , with all the strength of his active mind , the most powerful kingdom in the world . Lord Fairfax died at the advanced age of ninety - two , soon after the capture of Cornwallis by his former surveyor ; and it is ...
... America , opposing , with all the strength of his active mind , the most powerful kingdom in the world . Lord Fairfax died at the advanced age of ninety - two , soon after the capture of Cornwallis by his former surveyor ; and it is ...
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... American armies in the Revolution . They differed in magnitude , and in the ends to be attained ; but it will be seen that they were analogous in many striking particulars , and that the former were an essen- tial preparation for the ...
... American armies in the Revolution . They differed in magnitude , and in the ends to be attained ; but it will be seen that they were analogous in many striking particulars , and that the former were an essen- tial preparation for the ...
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... American army . " At his retreat at Mount Vernon he put in practice that system of regularity and tempe- rance , in every species of indulgence and labour , which he persevered in , as far as was consis- tent with his circumstances and ...
... American army . " At his retreat at Mount Vernon he put in practice that system of regularity and tempe- rance , in every species of indulgence and labour , which he persevered in , as far as was consis- tent with his circumstances and ...
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... America , and was a member of the convention when that distinguished orator , with almost superhuman energy , proclaimed the alternative of slavery or war . " " There is , " said he , " no longer any room for hope . If we wish to be ...
... America , and was a member of the convention when that distinguished orator , with almost superhuman energy , proclaimed the alternative of slavery or war . " " There is , " said he , " no longer any room for hope . If we wish to be ...
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Page 64 - If we wish to be free; if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending: if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon, until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us! They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with...
Page 64 - Gentlemen may cry peace, peace! But there is no peace! The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field ! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? ' Forbid it, Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take; but as for me — give me liberty, or give me death!
Page 168 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to His holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Page 115 - I can assure those gentlemen, that it is a much easier and less distressing thing to draw remonstrances in a comfortable room by a good fireside, than to occupy a cold bleak hill, and sleep under frost and snow, without clothes or blankets.
Page 171 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself, or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.
Page 189 - 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.
Page 171 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs that can befall my country.
Page 49 - 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.
Page 204 - ... for the last time, in the midst of the representatives of the people of the United States, naturally recalls the period when the administration of the present form of government commenced ; and I cannot omit the occasion to congratulate you and my country, on the success of the experiment, nor to repeat my fervent supplications to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe and Sovereign Arbiter of Nations, that his providential care may still be extended to the United States ; that the virtue and happiness...
Page 204 - The situation in which I now stand, for the last time, in the midst of the representatives of the people of the United States, naturally recalls the period when the administration of the present form of government commenced ; and I cannot omit the occasion to congratulate you, and my country, on the success of the experiment...