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, 1853 - 586 pages |
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Page 163
... attention of the historical student . It is related in the life of Peyton Randolph , on the authority of the venerable Charles Thomson ; that on the first day of the ses- sion , the house having been summoned to prayers , and after the ...
... attention of the historical student . It is related in the life of Peyton Randolph , on the authority of the venerable Charles Thomson ; that on the first day of the ses- sion , the house having been summoned to prayers , and after the ...
Page 359
... attention from matters of great national moment at this critical period ; when it is also known that idleness and dissipation take place of close attention and application , no man who wishes well to the liberties of this country , and ...
... attention from matters of great national moment at this critical period ; when it is also known that idleness and dissipation take place of close attention and application , no man who wishes well to the liberties of this country , and ...
Page 467
... attention was anxiously directed to public affairs . In particular , the peace establishment of the country occupied him ; and he communicated to Congress his views respecting a competent sys- tem for the regulating and disciplining of ...
... attention was anxiously directed to public affairs . In particular , the peace establishment of the country occupied him ; and he communicated to Congress his views respecting a competent sys- tem for the regulating and disciplining of ...
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