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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... necessary , he guided the delibera- tions on which it was founded . When its strength and efficiency were to be tested by experiment , the sove- reign power was placed in his hands , which steered the new ship of the state through the ...
... necessary , he guided the delibera- tions on which it was founded . When its strength and efficiency were to be tested by experiment , the sove- reign power was placed in his hands , which steered the new ship of the state through the ...
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... necessary conse- quences of such an undertaking now took place . A desperate struggle followed between the horse and his rider . For a long time , the contest continued doubtful , till at length in the fury of his plunges , the noble ...
... necessary conse- quences of such an undertaking now took place . A desperate struggle followed between the horse and his rider . For a long time , the contest continued doubtful , till at length in the fury of his plunges , the noble ...
Page 53
... necessary to abandon the project . N this crisis Washington , then only twenty - one years of age , volunteered his services . This was not done at the instigation of ambition : the service was dangerous , and no honour would accrue on ...
... necessary to abandon the project . N this crisis Washington , then only twenty - one years of age , volunteered his services . This was not done at the instigation of ambition : the service was dangerous , and no honour would accrue on ...
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... necessary to hire a guide . For this purpose , the services of Mr. Gist were secured . This person was eminently qualified for the post thus given to him , for having made a settlement between the northwestern ridge of the Allegha- nies ...
... necessary to hire a guide . For this purpose , the services of Mr. Gist were secured . This person was eminently qualified for the post thus given to him , for having made a settlement between the northwestern ridge of the Allegha- nies ...
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... necessary papers , pulled off my clothes , and tied myself up in a watch - coat . Then , with gun in hand , and pack on my back , in which were my papers and provisions , I set out with Mr. Gist , fitted in the same manner , on ...
... necessary papers , pulled off my clothes , and tied myself up in a watch - coat . Then , with gun in hand , and pack on my back , in which were my papers and provisions , I set out with Mr. Gist , fitted in the same manner , on ...
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