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 155
... INDEPENDENCE . 155 and such a vital wound will be given to the peace of this great country , as time itself cannot ... independence . " It is not easy to determine , " says this accomplished author , * " at what precise date the idea of ...
... INDEPENDENCE . 155 and such a vital wound will be given to the peace of this great country , as time itself cannot ... independence . " It is not easy to determine , " says this accomplished author , * " at what precise date the idea of ...
Page 156
... independence . ' Franklin answered , No such idea is entertained in the mind of the Americans ; and no such idea will will ever enter their heads , unless you grossly abuse them . ' Very true , ' replied Mr. Pratt , that is one of the ...
... independence . ' Franklin answered , No such idea is entertained in the mind of the Americans ; and no such idea will will ever enter their heads , unless you grossly abuse them . ' Very true , ' replied Mr. Pratt , that is one of the ...
Page 157
... INDEPENDENCE . 157 its historical aspect , I thought it not amiss to obtain the impres- sions of Mr. Madison , who could not fail to have a vivid recollec- tion of the popular feeling and principal events in Virginia at the period in ...
... INDEPENDENCE . 157 its historical aspect , I thought it not amiss to obtain the impres- sions of Mr. Madison , who could not fail to have a vivid recollec- tion of the popular feeling and principal events in Virginia at the period in ...
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