The National Hand-book of American Progress: Comprising a Ready Reference Manual of Facts and Figures, from the Discovery of America to the Present Time. Historical, Biographical, Statistical, Documentary, Financial, PoliticalErastus Otis Haven |
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... interest of truth , reminding us of Mark Twain's interesting re- mark that in one respect he was superior to George Washington . Washington could not tell a lie , —but , said Twain , " I can , but won't ! " In that he half represents ...
... interest of truth , reminding us of Mark Twain's interesting re- mark that in one respect he was superior to George Washington . Washington could not tell a lie , —but , said Twain , " I can , but won't ! " In that he half represents ...
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... interest of the United States , Delegates shall be annually appointed , in such man- ner as the Legislature of each State shall direct , to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November , in every year , with a power reserved to each ...
... interest of the United States , Delegates shall be annually appointed , in such man- ner as the Legislature of each State shall direct , to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November , in every year , with a power reserved to each ...
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... ought to watch over this great assemblage of communities and interests , so on another , that the foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON . 105.
... ought to watch over this great assemblage of communities and interests , so on another , that the foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON . 105.
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... interest , no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness , but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both . The acceptance of , and continuance hitherto in , the office to which your suffrages ...
... interest , no deficiency of grateful respect for your past kindness , but am supported by a full conviction that the step is compatible with both . The acceptance of , and continuance hitherto in , the office to which your suffrages ...
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... interest . Citizens , by birth or choice of a com- mon country , that country has a right to concentrate your affections . The name of American , which be- longs to you in your national capacity , must always exalt the just pride of ...
... interest . Citizens , by birth or choice of a com- mon country , that country has a right to concentrate your affections . The name of American , which be- longs to you in your national capacity , must always exalt the just pride of ...
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NATL HAND-BK OF AMER PROGRESS E. O. (Erastus Otis) 1820-1881 Haven,Joseph 1823 Sanderson,T. E. (Thomas Edgar) Willson No preview available - 2016 |
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