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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THE QUESTION OF INDEPENDENCE . 155 and such a vital wound will be given to the peace of this great country , as time itself cannot cure , or eradicate the remembrance of . “ But I have done . I was involuntarily led into a short ...
THE QUESTION OF INDEPENDENCE . 155 and such a vital wound will be given to the peace of this great country , as time itself cannot cure , or eradicate the remembrance of . “ But I have done . I was involuntarily led into a short ...
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6 set up for 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 ...
6 set up for 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 ...
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THE QUESTION OF INDEPENDENCE . 157 its historical aspect , I thought it not amiss to obtain the impressions of Mr. Madison , who could not fail to have a vivid recollection of the popular feeling and principal events in Virginia at the ...
THE QUESTION OF INDEPENDENCE . 157 its historical aspect , I thought it not amiss to obtain the impressions of Mr. Madison , who could not fail to have a vivid recollection of the popular feeling and principal events in Virginia at the ...
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