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 27
... fire , called conscience . " These rules of conduct claim the reader's special attention , be- cause we are able to trace in the subsequent life of Washington their influence on his character and conduct . Not less worthy of notice are ...
... fire , called conscience . " These rules of conduct claim the reader's special attention , be- cause we are able to trace in the subsequent life of Washington their influence on his character and conduct . Not less worthy of notice are ...
Page 56
... by force . " Fathers , we kindled a fire long time ago. TANACHARISON , OR THE HALF - KING WASHINGTON'S EXPEDITION TO THE FRENCH POST RENADIER . TIME OF. * Washington's Journal . * Sparks . * McGuire . 56 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... by force . " Fathers , we kindled a fire long time ago. TANACHARISON , OR THE HALF - KING WASHINGTON'S EXPEDITION TO THE FRENCH POST RENADIER . TIME OF. * Washington's Journal . * Sparks . * McGuire . 56 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
Page 57
... fire long time ago , at a place called Mon- treal , where we desired you to stay , and not to come and intrude upon our land . I now desire you may despatch to that place ; for be it known to you , fathers , that this is our land , and ...
... fire long time ago , at a place called Mon- treal , where we desired you to stay , and not to come and intrude upon our land . I now desire you may despatch to that place ; for be it known to you , fathers , that this is our land , and ...
Page 71
... fire , and a skirmish commenced , which continued for about fifteen minutes , when the French , to the number of twenty - one , surren- dered . The number of their killed was ten , including their com- mander Jumonville . Washington's ...
... fire , and a skirmish commenced , which continued for about fifteen minutes , when the French , to the number of twenty - one , surren- dered . The number of their killed was ten , including their com- mander Jumonville . Washington's ...
Page 72
... fire at discretion . The French kept their position behind the trees and among the high grass , where they maintained an incessant fire of musketry till eight o'clock in the evening . The Americans fought with intrepidity , firing ...
... fire at discretion . The French kept their position behind the trees and among the high grass , where they maintained an incessant fire of musketry till eight o'clock in the evening . The Americans fought with intrepidity , firing ...
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