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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... give some incidents of Washington's life , which illustrate his father's system of early training . Mr. Weems , the Rector of Mount Vernon parish , relates the following anecdote of an old lady who had spent many years of her youthful ...
... give some incidents of Washington's life , which illustrate his father's system of early training . Mr. Weems , the Rector of Mount Vernon parish , relates the following anecdote of an old lady who had spent many years of her youthful ...
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... table . Yes , he is dead . " " How happened it , George ? " " I will tell you , mother . I am the only one in fault . " And then he proceeded to give her a circumstantial and correct account of ANECDOTE OF THE COLT . 21.
... table . Yes , he is dead . " " How happened it , George ? " " I will tell you , mother . I am the only one in fault . " And then he proceeded to give her a circumstantial and correct account of ANECDOTE OF THE COLT . 21.
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... give her a circumstantial and correct account of the whole transaction . Before the story was ended , the flush , which had for a short time arisen upon the cheek of Mrs. Washington , an evidence of her displeasure , had all passed away ...
... give her a circumstantial and correct account of the whole transaction . Before the story was ended , the flush , which had for a short time arisen upon the cheek of Mrs. Washington , an evidence of her displeasure , had all passed away ...
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... When you meet with one of greater quality than yourself , stop and retire ; especially , if it be at a door , or any strait place , to give way for him to pass . * Sparks . 6. They that are in dignity or in office , 24 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... When you meet with one of greater quality than yourself , stop and retire ; especially , if it be at a door , or any strait place , to give way for him to pass . * Sparks . 6. They that are in dignity or in office , 24 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... give to every person his due title , according to his degree and the custom of the place . 10. Strive not with your superiors in argument , but always submit your judgment to others with modesty . “ 11. Undertake not to teach your equal ...
... give to every person his due title , according to his degree and the custom of the place . 10. Strive not with your superiors in argument , but always submit your judgment to others with modesty . “ 11. Undertake not to teach your equal ...
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