Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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... manners , personal courage , and large humanities . Nye was always a favorite with the old Demo- cratic leaders of ... manner , that he was worthy of corn . being reclaimed , he called on a neighbor and had I * ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN. ...
... manners , personal courage , and large humanities . Nye was always a favorite with the old Demo- cratic leaders of ... manner , that he was worthy of corn . being reclaimed , he called on a neighbor and had I * ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN. ...
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... manners , and almost hear his slow and measured accents . He wrote much , and was a pleasant talker . He fairly rounded the circle of politics , and filled many positions . He was ap- pointed Attorney - general of Pennsylvania in ...
... manners , and almost hear his slow and measured accents . He wrote much , and was a pleasant talker . He fairly rounded the circle of politics , and filled many positions . He was ap- pointed Attorney - general of Pennsylvania in ...
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... manner in which he disposed of his leisure abroad and at home . His " Residence at the Court of London , " from 1817 to 1825 , is a diary of surpassing interest , abounding in personal anecdotes and incidents of the British Minister ...
... manner in which he disposed of his leisure abroad and at home . His " Residence at the Court of London , " from 1817 to 1825 , is a diary of surpassing interest , abounding in personal anecdotes and incidents of the British Minister ...
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... manner serve as a pretext to the enemies of the Re- public . " On the 19th of September he was again elected by a still larger vote from Paris , receiving more ballots than all the other candidates ; and on the 26th of the same month he ...
... manner serve as a pretext to the enemies of the Re- public . " On the 19th of September he was again elected by a still larger vote from Paris , receiving more ballots than all the other candidates ; and on the 26th of the same month he ...
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... manners , high spirits , and love of society , was the beau ideal of a courteous host , and on that day he was unusually happy . All were delighted with the beauty of the ship and her appointments , and especially with the cordial hos ...
... manners , high spirits , and love of society , was the beau ideal of a courteous host , and on that day he was unusually happy . All were delighted with the beauty of the ship and her appointments , and especially with the cordial hos ...
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