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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These are the bands , which , if not broken by oppression , must long hold us together , by maintaining a constant reciprocation of interest . Proper caution should , therefore , be used in drawing up the proposed plan of association .
These are the bands , which , if not broken by oppression , must long hold us together , by maintaining a constant reciprocation of interest . Proper caution should , therefore , be used in drawing up the proposed plan of association .
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“ with far the greatest part of mankind , interest is the governing principle , and motives of public virtue were not of themselves sufficient to keep the American army together for any extended period . His letters to Congress on this ...
“ with far the greatest part of mankind , interest is the governing principle , and motives of public virtue were not of themselves sufficient to keep the American army together for any extended period . His letters to Congress on this ...
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Harmony , and a liberal intercourse with all nations , are recommended by policy , humanity , and interest . But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand ; neither seeking nor granting exclusive favours or ...
Harmony , and a liberal intercourse with all nations , are recommended by policy , humanity , and interest . But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand ; neither seeking nor granting exclusive favours or ...
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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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