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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In his present position that decision of mind could only be exhibited in its rarest form , in the patient endurance of failure , with but a distant prospect of remedy , and in the maintenance of unwavering energy , in the absence of all ...
In his present position that decision of mind could only be exhibited in its rarest form , in the patient endurance of failure , with but a distant prospect of remedy , and in the maintenance of unwavering energy , in the absence of all ...
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... the general directs that the army remain in its present quarters , and that the chaplains perform divine service with their several corps and brigades ; and earnestly exhorts all officers and soldiers , whose absence is not ...
... the general directs that the army remain in its present quarters , and that the chaplains perform divine service with their several corps and brigades ; and earnestly exhorts all officers and soldiers , whose absence is not ...
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And permit me to add , sir , as my humble opinion , the true interest of Great Britain in the present advance of our contest , will be found in confirming our independence . “ Congress in no hour have been haughty ; but to suppose that ...
And permit me to add , sir , as my humble opinion , the true interest of Great Britain in the present advance of our contest , will be found in confirming our independence . “ Congress in no hour have been haughty ; but to suppose that ...
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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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