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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Give me leave to add , and I think I can announce it as a fact , that it is not the wish or interest of that government , or any other upon this continent , separately or collectively , to set up for independence ; but this you may at ...
Give me leave to add , and I think I can announce it as a fact , that it is not the wish or interest of that government , or any other upon this continent , separately or collectively , to set up for independence ; but this you may at ...
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“ As to pay , sir , I beg leave to assure the Congress , that , as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness , I do not wish to make any profit ...
“ As to pay , sir , I beg leave to assure the Congress , that , as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness , I do not wish to make any profit ...
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Filling a glass , he turned to them and said , “ With a heart full of love and gratitude , I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and ...
Filling a glass , he turned to them and said , “ With a heart full of love and gratitude , I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and ...
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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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