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 149
... sentiments of Wash- ington may be considered as a fair exponent of those of his coun- trymen at large ; and next , because these sentiments have been much misunderstood , in consequence of the circulation of a series of spurious letters ...
... sentiments of Wash- ington may be considered as a fair exponent of those of his coun- trymen at large ; and next , because these sentiments have been much misunderstood , in consequence of the circulation of a series of spurious letters ...
Page 168
... sentiments , and temper , and speak the sense of the continent . For myself , I must avow , that in all my reading and observation- and I have read Thucydides , and have studied and admired the master states of the world - I find ...
... sentiments , and temper , and speak the sense of the continent . For myself , I must avow , that in all my reading and observation- and I have read Thucydides , and have studied and admired the master states of the world - I find ...
Page 479
... sentiment which can flow from a heart warm with love to my country , sensible to every token of its approbation and affection , and solicitous to testify , in every instance , a respectful submission to its wishes . “ With these sentiments ...
... sentiment which can flow from a heart warm with love to my country , sensible to every token of its approbation and affection , and solicitous to testify , in every instance , a respectful submission to its wishes . “ With these sentiments ...
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