The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 - Presidents |
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... gives Notice , that Negotiations for Peace had begun.- The French Troops march from Virginia , join General Washington , and afterwards embark at Boston . - Dissatisfaction of the Army . -The Officers send a Memorial to Congress . —The ...
... gives Notice , that Negotiations for Peace had begun.- The French Troops march from Virginia , join General Washington , and afterwards embark at Boston . - Dissatisfaction of the Army . -The Officers send a Memorial to Congress . —The ...
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... give perpe- tuity to the memory of their deeds or their charac- ter ; yet , in the local histories of England , the name is frequently mentioned with respect , and as denoting VOL . I. 1 A persons of consideration , wealth , and ...
... give perpe- tuity to the memory of their deeds or their charac- ter ; yet , in the local histories of England , the name is frequently mentioned with respect , and as denoting VOL . I. 1 A persons of consideration , wealth , and ...
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... give legal titles , it was 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 ...
... give legal titles , it was 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 ...
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... give dignity to virtue , and a charm to accomplishments of mind and manners . By this melancholy event , new duties and respon- sibilities devolved upon George . Large estates were left by the deceased brother , the immediate care of ...
... give dignity to virtue , and a charm to accomplishments of mind and manners . By this melancholy event , new duties and respon- sibilities devolved upon George . Large estates were left by the deceased brother , the immediate care of ...
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... give us meat in the morning . ' He was glad to get away . I followed him , and listened , until he was fairly out of the way ; and then we went about half a mile , when we made a fire , set our com- pass , fixed our course , and ...
... give us meat in the morning . ' He was glad to get away . I followed him , and listened , until he was fairly out of the way ; and then we went about half a mile , when we made a fire , set our com- pass , fixed our course , and ...
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