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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... thought that such might safely be admitted to enlist in our regiments ( which they are generally inclined to do ) , as a change of company will often make an alteration in their sentiments , in which case a useful number may be ...
... thought that such might safely be admitted to enlist in our regiments ( which they are generally inclined to do ) , as a change of company will often make an alteration in their sentiments , in which case a useful number may be ...
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... thought to you : but if you survive the present troubles , I aver - few men will be as well qualified to write the history of the present glorious struggle . God only knows how it may terminate . But however that may be , it will be a ...
... thought to you : but if you survive the present troubles , I aver - few men will be as well qualified to write the history of the present glorious struggle . God only knows how it may terminate . But however that may be , it will be a ...
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... thought it expedient to march northerly ; and had accordingly reached within fourteen miles of New Windsor , the place where we could cross the North River without danger or interruption . But this new movement of the enemy's fleet ...
... thought it expedient to march northerly ; and had accordingly reached within fourteen miles of New Windsor , the place where we could cross the North River without danger or interruption . But this new movement of the enemy's fleet ...
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... thought it proper to appoint you to that duty , and desire that you will immediately set out for Albany ; at which place , or in the neighborhood , I imagine you will find General Gates . You are so fully acquainted with the principal ...
... thought it proper to appoint you to that duty , and desire that you will immediately set out for Albany ; at which place , or in the neighborhood , I imagine you will find General Gates . You are so fully acquainted with the principal ...
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... thought right , hoping that , at least , the goodness of my intention will excuse the error of my judgment . I was induced to this relaxation the more readily , as I had directed to be sent on , two thousand militia , which were not ex ...
... thought right , hoping that , at least , the goodness of my intention will excuse the error of my judgment . I was induced to this relaxation the more readily , as I had directed to be sent on , two thousand militia , which were not ex ...
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