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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... successful when the projector is shall conclude by saying , I wish there was a war . P. S. I this moment received yours by William am pleased to see you give such close application to study . HAMILTON TO TILEMAN CRUGER . ST . CROIX ...
... successful when the projector is shall conclude by saying , I wish there was a war . P. S. I this moment received yours by William am pleased to see you give such close application to study . HAMILTON TO TILEMAN CRUGER . ST . CROIX ...
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... success is not among the least considerable : add also the want of pay , the want of plunder . I think the situation of the enemy clearly demonstrates the want of political wisdom , and knowledge of war , at the fountain head . To pass ...
... success is not among the least considerable : add also the want of pay , the want of plunder . I think the situation of the enemy clearly demonstrates the want of political wisdom , and knowledge of war , at the fountain head . To pass ...
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... successful , it would give splendor to our arms , and dismay the enemy . But our num- bers , & c . , & c . , must govern these things . Howe certainly cannot mean to come this way , unless he is considerably reinforced . He will ...
... successful , it would give splendor to our arms , and dismay the enemy . But our num- bers , & c . , & c . , must govern these things . Howe certainly cannot mean to come this way , unless he is considerably reinforced . He will ...
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... successes , to confederate in hostilities against us . This doubt arises from some appearances that indicate a southern movement of General Howe's army , which , if it should really happen , will certainly be a barrier against any ...
... successes , to confederate in hostilities against us . This doubt arises from some appearances that indicate a southern movement of General Howe's army , which , if it should really happen , will certainly be a barrier against any ...
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... success of our cause , which is by no means the case . Our opposition is at this time too well matured , and has too great stability , to be shaken by an accident of that kind . While we have a respectable army in the field , and ...
... success of our cause , which is by no means the case . Our opposition is at this time too well matured , and has too great stability , to be shaken by an accident of that kind . While we have a respectable army in the field , and ...
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