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 247
... present only recommend . In his present position that decision of mind could only be exhi- bited in its rarest form , in the patient endurance of failure , with but a distant prospect of remedy , and in the maintenance of un- wavering ...
... present only recommend . In his present position that decision of mind could only be exhi- bited in its rarest form , in the patient endurance of failure , with but a distant prospect of remedy , and in the maintenance of un- wavering ...
Page 303
... present scanty relief . Owing to this , the march of the army has been delayed , upon more than one interesting occasion , in the course of the present campaign ; and , had a body of the enemy crossed the Schuylkill this morning , as I ...
... present scanty relief . Owing to this , the march of the army has been delayed , upon more than one interesting occasion , in the course of the present campaign ; and , had a body of the enemy crossed the Schuylkill this morning , as I ...
Page 331
... present advance of our contest , will be found in confirming our independence . " Congress in no hour have been haughty ; but to suppose that their minds are less firm at present than they were when destitute of all foreign aid , and ...
... present advance of our contest , will be found in confirming our independence . " Congress in no hour have been haughty ; but to suppose that their minds are less firm at present than they were when destitute of all foreign aid , and ...
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