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 49
... officers under his command , at this early period . Animated and encouraged by the example of one , younger than most of them , they learned to love him , to place unlimited confidence in his knowledge and abilities , and to render that ...
... officers under his command , at this early period . Animated and encouraged by the example of one , younger than most of them , they learned to love him , to place unlimited confidence in his knowledge and abilities , and to render that ...
Page 60
... officers , of which there are many . I also gave orders to the people who were with me , to take an exact account of ... officer in rank , prepared an answer to the letter of the governor , couched in a determined and firm , but ...
... officers , of which there are many . I also gave orders to the people who were with me , to take an exact account of ... officer in rank , prepared an answer to the letter of the governor , couched in a determined and firm , but ...
Page 66
... officers , in case of invasion , to oppose force by force , promising the aid of the mother country if it should be necessary . The danger being equally great to all the colonies , a confederacy for mutual defence was recommended , and ...
... officers , in case of invasion , to oppose force by force , promising the aid of the mother country if it should be necessary . The danger being equally great to all the colonies , a confederacy for mutual defence was recommended , and ...
Page 68
... officers , I could not but entertain a true sense of the kindness . " I flatter myself that under a skilful commander , or man of sense , ( which I most sincerely wish to serve under , ) with my own application and diligent study of my ...
... officers , I could not but entertain a true sense of the kindness . " I flatter myself that under a skilful commander , or man of sense , ( which I most sincerely wish to serve under , ) with my own application and diligent study of my ...
Page 69
... officers as were present , and a tumult ensued , which it required . all the authority of Washington to subdue . When he had in some degree restored order , and pacified the incensed feelings of his officers , he retired to his lodgings ...
... officers as were present , and a tumult ensued , which it required . all the authority of Washington to subdue . When he had in some degree restored order , and pacified the incensed feelings of his officers , he retired to his lodgings ...
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