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 101
... leave to add that my unwearied endeavours are inadequately rewarded . The orders I receive are full of ambiguity . I am left , like a wanderer in the wilderness , to proceed at hazard . I am answerable for conse- quences , and blamed ...
... leave to add that my unwearied endeavours are inadequately rewarded . The orders I receive are full of ambiguity . I am left , like a wanderer in the wilderness , to proceed at hazard . I am answerable for conse- quences , and blamed ...
Page 154
... leave , my good friend , to tell you that you are abused , grossly abused . This I advance with a degree of confidence and boldness which may claim your belief , having better opportunities of knowing the real sentiments of the people ...
... leave , my good friend , to tell you that you are abused , grossly abused . This I advance with a degree of confidence and boldness which may claim your belief , having better opportunities of knowing the real sentiments of the people ...
Page 187
... leave to assure the Congress , that , as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and hap- piness , I do not wish to make any profit from it . I will keep an ...
... leave to assure the Congress , that , as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and hap- piness , I do not wish to make any profit from it . I will keep an ...
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