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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Early in August , Washington received a letter from Sir Guy Carleton and Admiral Digby , informing him that negotiations for a general peace were begun at Paris ; that the independence of the thirteen United States would be acknowledged ...
Early in August , Washington received a letter from Sir Guy Carleton and Admiral Digby , informing him that negotiations for a general peace were begun at Paris ; that the independence of the thirteen United States would be acknowledged ...
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Peace with all the world was his policy , where it could be preserved with honour . War he considered as an evil of such magnitude as never to be entered upon without the most imperious necessity . The mission of Mr. Jay was his last ...
Peace with all the world was his policy , where it could be preserved with honour . War he considered as an evil of such magnitude as never to be entered upon without the most imperious necessity . The mission of Mr. Jay was his last ...
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... of that system of policy which will , I trust , yet preserve our peace , our honour , and our independence . ... the world a rare instance of moderation , by withdrawing from his high station to the peaceful walks of private life .
... of that system of policy which will , I trust , yet preserve our peace , our honour , and our independence . ... the world a rare instance of moderation , by withdrawing from his high station to the peaceful walks of private life .
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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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