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 Washington |
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The supplicating tears of the women , and moving petitions of the men , melt me into such deadly sorrow , that I solemnly declare , if I know my own mind , I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy , provided that ...
The supplicating tears of the women , and moving petitions of the men , melt me into such deadly sorrow , that I solemnly declare , if I know my own mind , I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy , provided that ...
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His presence of mind alone probably saved the day . He checked the retreat , drove back the enemy , and remained master of the field ; and this , too , with a loss very trifling when compared with that of the foe .
His presence of mind alone probably saved the day . He checked the retreat , drove back the enemy , and remained master of the field ; and this , too , with a loss very trifling when compared with that of the foe .
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... dispose and decide me to remain as I am , unless a clear and insurmountable conviction should be impressed on my mind , that some very disagreeable consequences must in all human probability result from the indulgence of my wishes .
... dispose and decide me to remain as I am , unless a clear and insurmountable conviction should be impressed on my mind , that some very disagreeable consequences must in all human probability result from the indulgence of my wishes .
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| Title | 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 Washington |
| Author | John Frost |
| Publisher | Leary & Getz, 1857 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 11 Jun 2012 |
| Length | 588 pages |
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