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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... important for us to recur to those trying times in which its institutions were formed , and its liberties defended ; and to recognise in the exalted character of its acknowledged FATHER , the elements of its greatness and strength .
... important for us to recur to those trying times in which its institutions were formed , and its liberties defended ; and to recognise in the exalted character of its acknowledged FATHER , the elements of its greatness and strength .
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For this purpose General Sullivan was sent on parole to Philadelphia , with a verbal message from Admiral Howe , stating his powers , and saying that though he could not treat with them in the character which they had assumed , yet he ...
For this purpose General Sullivan was sent on parole to Philadelphia , with a verbal message from Admiral Howe , stating his powers , and saying that though he could not treat with them in the character which they had assumed , yet he ...
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He was a young man of an amiable character , engaging manners , and fine talents and acquirements . Sir Henry Clinton made every effort to save him , but his character as a spy was distinctly proved ; and the circumstance of his being ...
He was a young man of an amiable character , engaging manners , and fine talents and acquirements . Sir Henry Clinton made every effort to save him , but his character as a spy was distinctly proved ; and the circumstance of his being ...
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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, 1854 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 19 Feb 2008 |
| Length | 588 pages |
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