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... passed a Resolution of thanks and praise for General Washington . The Resolution was hurried to Washington by express rider . With it came this congratu- latory letter from Thomas McKean , President of Congress . Philadelphia October 31 ...
... passed a Resolution of thanks and praise for General Washington . The Resolution was hurried to Washington by express rider . With it came this congratu- latory letter from Thomas McKean , President of Congress . Philadelphia October 31 ...
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... passed through you . We had considered Fort Adams as the place to make a stand because it covered the mouth of the Red River . You have preferred N. Orleans on the apprehension of a fleet from the W. Indies . Be assured there is not any ...
... passed through you . We had considered Fort Adams as the place to make a stand because it covered the mouth of the Red River . You have preferred N. Orleans on the apprehension of a fleet from the W. Indies . Be assured there is not any ...
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... passed through the hall back to the parlor after she had taken leave of the President for the last time , as she went by my door I heard her moan , “ O , my God , and have I given my husband to die , " and I tell you I never heard so ...
... passed through the hall back to the parlor after she had taken leave of the President for the last time , as she went by my door I heard her moan , “ O , my God , and have I given my husband to die , " and I tell you I never heard so ...
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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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