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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... character of its ac- knowledged FATHER , the elements of its greatness and strength . The life of Washington has already furnished a subject for some of the most distinguished writers in America ; but it still offers a fertile theme ...
... character of its ac- knowledged FATHER , the elements of its greatness and strength . The life of Washington has already furnished a subject for some of the most distinguished writers in America ; but it still offers a fertile theme ...
Page 249
... character of private gentlemen , for the pur- pose , if still possible , of adjusting the dispute between Great Bri ... characters ; but that , ever desirous of establishing peace on reasonable terms , they would send a committee of ...
... character of private gentlemen , for the pur- pose , if still possible , of adjusting the dispute between Great Bri ... characters ; but that , ever desirous of establishing peace on reasonable terms , they would send a committee of ...
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... character to the last moment . He suffered amidst the admirations and regrets even of the American officers ; while his death was deeply lamented by the British army . He was a young man of an amiable character , en- gaging manners ...
... character to the last moment . He suffered amidst the admirations and regrets even of the American officers ; while his death was deeply lamented by the British army . He was a young man of an amiable character , en- gaging manners ...
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