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 14
... attempt to recount the actions of his life , to recommend his virtues to the imitation of his countrymen , and to enforce his principles of conduct in public and private life , may be regarded with indulgence , even though this attempt ...
... attempt to recount the actions of his life , to recommend his virtues to the imitation of his countrymen , and to enforce his principles of conduct in public and private life , may be regarded with indulgence , even though this attempt ...
Page 20
... attempt to bring up her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord ; " but now the whole burden falling upon her , the fidelity with which she exercised her trust , and her fitness for the delicate office , approved by her ...
... attempt to bring up her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord ; " but now the whole burden falling upon her , the fidelity with which she exercised her trust , and her fitness for the delicate office , approved by her ...
Page 34
... attempts , if the end be good . Because many times , if not most times , thy name and honour do more suffer by attempting a good end by bad means , than by attempting both a bad end and by bad means . For bad ends are suitable to bad ...
... attempts , if the end be good . Because many times , if not most times , thy name and honour do more suffer by attempting a good end by bad means , than by attempting both a bad end and by bad means . For bad ends are suitable to bad ...
Page 90
... attempt any further military operations in that quarter during that year . He built Fort William Henry at the ... attempted , by bribes and promises 90 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... attempt any further military operations in that quarter during that year . He built Fort William Henry at the ... attempted , by bribes and promises 90 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
Page 91
... attempted , by bribes and promises , to allure to their side the powerful nation of Cherokees , who had hitherto been the firmest allies of Great Britain ; but the attempt only caused these Indians to enter into a closer alliance with ...
... attempted , by bribes and promises , to allure to their side the powerful nation of Cherokees , who had hitherto been the firmest allies of Great Britain ; but the attempt only caused these Indians to enter into a closer alliance with ...
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