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 24
... 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 .
... 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 .
Page 53
... retire from the territories of the British . This service was one of great delicacy , and full of danger and difficulty . " The envoy would be under the necessity of passing through an extensive and almost unexplored wilderness ...
... retire from the territories of the British . This service was one of great delicacy , and full of danger and difficulty . " The envoy would be under the necessity of passing through an extensive and almost unexplored wilderness ...
Page 60
... retire ; and that it was not his province nor his duty to discuss treaties , which should be referred to his superior . The weather continuing very inclement , and the horses of the party becoming daily weaker , Washington sent them ...
... retire ; and that it was not his province nor his duty to discuss treaties , which should be referred to his superior . The weather continuing very inclement , and the horses of the party becoming daily weaker , Washington sent them ...
Page 69
... retired to his lodgings in the public house . He immediately wrote a note to Mr. Payne , asking to see him at the tavern in the morning . Payne , expecting nothing but a challenge , repaired accordingly to the place appointed , but ...
... retired to his lodgings in the public house . He immediately wrote a note to Mr. Payne , asking to see him at the tavern in the morning . Payne , expecting nothing but a challenge , repaired accordingly to the place appointed , but ...
Page 70
... retire with his men , arms , and working tools . T HE capture of this military post by the French was considered by Washington as an actual invasion of the frontiers of the colony , a com- mencement of the war , and he conceived it to ...
... retire with his men , arms , and working tools . T HE capture of this military post by the French was considered by Washington as an actual invasion of the frontiers of the colony , a com- mencement of the war , and he conceived it to ...
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