The Works of Alexander Hamilton: Comprising His Correspondence, and His Political and Official Writings, Exclusive of the Federalist, Civil and Military, Volume 1C. S. Francis, 1851 |
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... advantage of having seen a good deal of service in Germany , has a tolerable share of com- mon sense , and will not disgrace the rank of an officer and gen- tleman . In a word , I verily believe , he will make an excellent Lieutenant ...
... advantage of having seen a good deal of service in Germany , has a tolerable share of com- mon sense , and will not disgrace the rank of an officer and gen- tleman . In a word , I verily believe , he will make an excellent Lieutenant ...
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... it as an extraordinary burthen , without affording any special advantages , the Continent will readily take it off your hands , so soon as you shall intimate your design to relinquish it . I doubt not you ET . 19. ] 11 CORRESPONDENCE .
... it as an extraordinary burthen , without affording any special advantages , the Continent will readily take it off your hands , so soon as you shall intimate your design to relinquish it . I doubt not you ET . 19. ] 11 CORRESPONDENCE .
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... advantage of a southerly wind , they would have it in their power to run up in a few hours ; and , by destroying the boats that are along its banks , render it impossible for General Washington's army to cross till they have marched to ...
... advantage of a southerly wind , they would have it in their power to run up in a few hours ; and , by destroying the boats that are along its banks , render it impossible for General Washington's army to cross till they have marched to ...
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... advantage . The seizing that large city , would also afford him much benefit in the several ways which you suggest . But would it not be wise to permit his force to be thus divided , that one part after another might be cut to pieces ...
... advantage . The seizing that large city , would also afford him much benefit in the several ways which you suggest . But would it not be wise to permit his force to be thus divided , that one part after another might be cut to pieces ...
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... advantages of this are obvious . Should he be satisfied with the splendor of his acquisition , and shut himself up in Philadelphia , we can ruin him by confinement . Should he leave a garrison there , and go forward , we can either fall ...
... advantages of this are obvious . Should he be satisfied with the splendor of his acquisition , and shut himself up in Philadelphia , we can ruin him by confinement . Should he leave a garrison there , and go forward , we can either fall ...
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