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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... ment . The impress of his mind is stamped upon every great national institution . Never did any great bene- factor of mankind more faithfully earn his titles , than the FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY - THE FOUNDER OF THE REPUBLIC . PATRI ...
... ment . The impress of his mind is stamped upon every great national institution . Never did any great bene- factor of mankind more faithfully earn his titles , than the FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY - THE FOUNDER OF THE REPUBLIC . PATRI ...
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... time before the commence- ment of the Revolution . Its site is now designated by a stone , placed there by Mr. Custis , bearing this inscription- " Here on HERE ON THE 11 " OF FEB 0.5.1732 GED WASHINGTONC WASHINGTON'S ANCESTORS . 15.
... time before the commence- ment of the Revolution . Its site is now designated by a stone , placed there by Mr. Custis , bearing this inscription- " Here on HERE ON THE 11 " OF FEB 0.5.1732 GED WASHINGTONC WASHINGTON'S ANCESTORS . 15.
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... ment of any . " 19. In your apparel be modest , and endeavour to accommodate nature rather than to procure admiration ; keep to the fashion of your equals , such as are civil and orderly with respect to times and places . " 20. Play not ...
... ment of any . " 19. In your apparel be modest , and endeavour to accommodate nature rather than to procure admiration ; keep to the fashion of your equals , such as are civil and orderly with respect to times and places . " 20. Play not ...
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... ment , by giving the tribute of my increase in the maintenance of thy ministers , and the relief of the poor ; and I esteemed the practice enjoined to thy ancient people of giving the tenth of their increase , not only a sufficient ...
... ment , by giving the tribute of my increase in the maintenance of thy ministers , and the relief of the poor ; and I esteemed the practice enjoined to thy ancient people of giving the tenth of their increase , not only a sufficient ...
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... ment of my body in the works of charity or necessity , or my ordinary calling , out of a vain fear of injuring my health ; for I reckoned my health given me in order to these employments . And as he is over careful , that will not put ...
... ment of my body in the works of charity or necessity , or my ordinary calling , out of a vain fear of injuring my health ; for I reckoned my health given me in order to these employments . And as he is over careful , that will not put ...
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