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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... occasion to examine carefully into the history of the period in which Washington lived , will find his reverence for the character of that illustrious man always increasing . The more intimately one be- comes acquainted with the facts ...
... occasion to examine carefully into the history of the period in which Washington lived , will find his reverence for the character of that illustrious man always increasing . The more intimately one be- comes acquainted with the facts ...
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... occasion . Deride no man's misfortune , though there seem to be some cause . " 26. Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor in earnest ; scoff at none , though they give occasion . " 27. Be not forward , but friendly and courteous ...
... occasion . Deride no man's misfortune , though there seem to be some cause . " 26. Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor in earnest ; scoff at none , though they give occasion . " 27. Be not forward , but friendly and courteous ...
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... occasions than he has reserved for himself , but also enjoins and requires our industry and diligence in it . And remember , that you observe that industry and diligence , not only as the means of acquiring a competency for yourself and ...
... occasions than he has reserved for himself , but also enjoins and requires our industry and diligence in it . And remember , that you observe that industry and diligence , not only as the means of acquiring a competency for yourself and ...
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... occasion , the counsel of Mordecai to Esther was my encou- ragement - Who knoweth whether God hath not given thee this reputation and esteem for such a time as this ? " " In these striking selections from this excellent production , our ...
... occasion , the counsel of Mordecai to Esther was my encou- ragement - Who knoweth whether God hath not given thee this reputation and esteem for such a time as this ? " " In these striking selections from this excellent production , our ...
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... occasion , ordered him , after having every thing in readiness , to proceed with all expedition to the fork of the Ohio , and there act on the defensive ; but in case any person attempted to interrupt or obstruct the completion of the ...
... occasion , ordered him , after having every thing in readiness , to proceed with all expedition to the fork of the Ohio , and there act on the defensive ; but in case any person attempted to interrupt or obstruct the completion of the ...
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