Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of Washington |
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Page 48
... appointed George one of his executors , and the estate of Mount Vernon , bequeathed to his daughter , was to pass to George in case of her demise without issue . The new responsibilities thus devolved upon him , together with his public ...
... appointed George one of his executors , and the estate of Mount Vernon , bequeathed to his daughter , was to pass to George in case of her demise without issue . The new responsibilities thus devolved upon him , together with his public ...
Page 66
... in Major Washington was so great that he was appointed to the command of these two companies ,. REMAINS OF THE MAGAZINE OF FORT DUQUESNE . Battle of Lake George . 66 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . CHAPTER IV CAMPAIGN AGAINST FORT DUQUESNE.
... in Major Washington was so great that he was appointed to the command of these two companies ,. REMAINS OF THE MAGAZINE OF FORT DUQUESNE . Battle of Lake George . 66 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . CHAPTER IV CAMPAIGN AGAINST FORT DUQUESNE.
Page 67
... appointed to the command of these two companies , apparently without a dissenting voice . * The principal object of the council in these hasty proceedings , was to send forward a force , to act upon Washington's recommen- dation and ...
... appointed to the command of these two companies , apparently without a dissenting voice . * The principal object of the council in these hasty proceedings , was to send forward a force , to act upon Washington's recommen- dation and ...
Page 68
... appointed to the chief command , and Washington was made lieutenant - colonel . Both these officers now made the greatest exertions to hasten the necessary preparations , and Governor Dinwiddie , in order to give alacrity to the ...
... appointed to the chief command , and Washington was made lieutenant - colonel . Both these officers now made the greatest exertions to hasten the necessary preparations , and Governor Dinwiddie , in order to give alacrity to the ...
Page 69
... appointed , but found Washing- ton prepared to make a full apology , and ask his pardon for an offence given in an unguarded moment . Payne , admiring the great courage of the man who dared to face the reproach of his fellow - man ...
... appointed , but found Washing- ton prepared to make a full apology , and ask his pardon for an offence given in an unguarded moment . Payne , admiring the great courage of the man who dared to face the reproach of his fellow - man ...
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