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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And remember , that you observe that industry and diligence , not only as the means of acquiring a competency for yourself and your family , but also as an act of obedience to his command and ordinance , by means whereof , you make it ...
And remember , that you observe that industry and diligence , not only as the means of acquiring a competency for yourself and your family , but also as an act of obedience to his command and ordinance , by means whereof , you make it ...
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“ When my end was most unquestionably good , I ever then took most heed that the means were suitable and justifiable . Because the better the end was , the more easily are we cozened into the use of ill means to effect it .
“ When my end was most unquestionably good , I ever then took most heed that the means were suitable and justifiable . Because the better the end was , the more easily are we cozened into the use of ill means to effect it .
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a « I cannot indulge an idea , that , supposing he is going to New York , he means to close the campaign , and to sit down without attempting something more . I think it highly probable , and almost certain , that he will make a descent ...
a « I cannot indulge an idea , that , supposing he is going to New York , he means to close the campaign , and to sit down without attempting something more . I think it highly probable , and almost certain , that he will make a descent ...
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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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