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 161
... opinion , therefore , that the spirit of independence had an early origin , and a progressive growth , with a direct aim to a separation , or the prospect of such an event , must be a mere inference , sanctioned only by the circum ...
... opinion , therefore , that the spirit of independence had an early origin , and a progressive growth , with a direct aim to a separation , or the prospect of such an event , must be a mere inference , sanctioned only by the circum ...
Page 262
... opinion , that eighty - eight battalions are by no means equal to the opposition you are to make , and that a moment's time is not to be lost in raising a greater number - not less , in my opinion , and the opinion of my officers , than ...
... opinion , that eighty - eight battalions are by no means equal to the opposition you are to make , and that a moment's time is not to be lost in raising a greater number - not less , in my opinion , and the opinion of my officers , than ...
Page 326
... opinion , that as the Americans united in this arduous contest upon principles of common interest , for the defence of common rights and privileges , which union hath been cemented by common calamities , and by mutual good offices and ...
... opinion , that as the Americans united in this arduous contest upon principles of common interest , for the defence of common rights and privileges , which union hath been cemented by common calamities , and by mutual good offices and ...
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