The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 - Presidents |
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... whole corre- spondence with the French government , which was procured from the public offices , he in- trusted to my charge , with the permission to publish any parts , or the whole , in such form and manner as my judgment should ...
... whole corre- spondence with the French government , which was procured from the public offices , he in- trusted to my charge , with the permission to publish any parts , or the whole , in such form and manner as my judgment should ...
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... whole world . It has been said , that there never was a great man , the elements of whose greatness might not be traced to the original characteristics or early influence of his mother . If this be true , how much do mankind owe to the ...
... whole world . It has been said , that there never was a great man , the elements of whose greatness might not be traced to the original characteristics or early influence of his mother . If this be true , how much do mankind owe to the ...
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... whole life . His temperament was ardent , his passions . strong , and , amidst the multiplied scenes of temptation and excitement through which he passed , it was his constant effort and ultimate triumph to check the one and subdue the ...
... whole life . His temperament was ardent , his passions . strong , and , amidst the multiplied scenes of temptation and excitement through which he passed , it was his constant effort and ultimate triumph to check the one and subdue the ...
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... whole season in pushing forward troops across the Lakes , with munitions of war and other supplies , and a footing had already been gained in the heart of the disputed territory . Bodies of armed men had likewise ascended the ...
... whole season in pushing forward troops across the Lakes , with munitions of war and other supplies , and a footing had already been gained in the heart of the disputed territory . Bodies of armed men had likewise ascended the ...
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... whole merits of the case , far outweighing all the treaties referred to , wheth- er made in Europe or America . Such were some of the original grounds of the con- test , in which nearly all Europe was involved , ET . 21. ] 23 LIFE OF ...
... whole merits of the case , far outweighing all the treaties referred to , wheth- er made in Europe or America . Such were some of the original grounds of the con- test , in which nearly all Europe was involved , ET . 21. ] 23 LIFE OF ...
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