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... happy union of social qualities and military abilities promise me every public advantage and private satisfaction . I beg , Sir , that you will be the interpreter of my sentiments to the gentlemen under your command . Be pleased to ...
... happy union of social qualities and military abilities promise me every public advantage and private satisfaction . I beg , Sir , that you will be the interpreter of my sentiments to the gentlemen under your command . Be pleased to ...
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... happy outcome of the long negotiations at Paris . GENTLEMEN : HARTLEY TO THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS Paris , September 4 , 1783 . It is with the sincerest pleasure that I congratulate you on the happy event which took place yesterday , viz ...
... happy outcome of the long negotiations at Paris . GENTLEMEN : HARTLEY TO THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS Paris , September 4 , 1783 . It is with the sincerest pleasure that I congratulate you on the happy event which took place yesterday , viz ...
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... happy in being the person through whom the Marquis has conveyed this early trophy of the spoils of despotism , and the first ripe fruits of American principles transplanted into Europe , to his master and patron . When he mentioned to ...
... happy in being the person through whom the Marquis has conveyed this early trophy of the spoils of despotism , and the first ripe fruits of American principles transplanted into Europe , to his master and patron . When he mentioned 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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