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... give all pos- sible assistance to his allies , and that this advanced guard would be supported by his whole power ; and the strongest proof , which I can give you of it , is , that the whole detachment was ready to embark at Brest on ...
... give all pos- sible assistance to his allies , and that this advanced guard would be supported by his whole power ; and the strongest proof , which I can give you of it , is , that the whole detachment was ready to embark at Brest on ...
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... give thy honors to the day . " And may it prove an auspicious prelude to each ensuing season . You have this day to declare yourself head of a nation . " And now , O Lord , my God , thou hast made thy servant ruler over the people . Give ...
... give thy honors to the day . " And may it prove an auspicious prelude to each ensuing season . You have this day to declare yourself head of a nation . " And now , O Lord , my God , thou hast made thy servant ruler over the people . Give ...
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... Give Natalie one of the pictures of me . There are three in this house ; that of Stewart , and two by Vanderlyn . Give her any other little tokens she may desire . One of those pictures , also , I pray you to give to Doctor Eustis . To ...
... Give Natalie one of the pictures of me . There are three in this house ; that of Stewart , and two by Vanderlyn . Give her any other little tokens she may desire . One of those pictures , also , I pray you to give to Doctor Eustis . To ...
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George Washington writes his wife of his selection as Com | 3 |
refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
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