Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1857 - 588 pages |
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Page 66
... danger which menaced their Ame- rican colonies , took immediate measures to repel the French , and ordered their officers , in case of invasion , to oppose force by force , promising the aid of the mother country if it should be ...
... danger which menaced their Ame- rican colonies , took immediate measures to repel the French , and ordered their officers , in case of invasion , to oppose force by force , promising the aid of the mother country if it should be ...
Page 209
... danger where no danger is . Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action ; natural bravery , hope of reward , and fear of pun- ishment . The two first are common to the untutored , and the dis- ciplined ...
... danger where no danger is . Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action ; natural bravery , hope of reward , and fear of pun- ishment . The two first are common to the untutored , and the dis- ciplined ...
Page 412
... danger , and rendered it more attentive to the wants of the army than it had hitherto been . It raised three months ' pay in specie ; and even that small sum was gratefully received by the troops , who considered it a token that the ...
... danger , and rendered it more attentive to the wants of the army than it had hitherto been . It raised three months ' pay in specie ; and even that small sum was gratefully received by the troops , who considered it a token that the ...
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