The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America: Throughout the War which Established Their Independence; and First President of the United StatesHopkins & Seymour, 1807 - 376 |
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... urged the necessity of expedition , and most pointedly remonstrated against one of the principal causes of delay . This was a resolution adopted by his T I. 1753 to 1758 . CHAP . superiours , for GEORGE WASHINGTON . 15.
... urged the necessity of expedition , and most pointedly remonstrated against one of the principal causes of delay . This was a resolution adopted by his T I. 1753 to 1758 . CHAP . superiours , for GEORGE WASHINGTON . 15.
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... caused them to withdraw from the support of the garrison . Under different cir- cumstances , the success of the campaign would have been doubtful , perhaps impracticable . The benefits which resulted from the acquisition of Fort ...
... caused them to withdraw from the support of the garrison . Under different cir- cumstances , the success of the campaign would have been doubtful , perhaps impracticable . The benefits which resulted from the acquisition of Fort ...
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... cause with Massa- chusetts , against which a British army had com- menced hostilities , they appointed , by an unani- mous vote , George Washington , commander in chief of all the forces raised or to be raised for the defence of the ...
... cause with Massa- chusetts , against which a British army had com- menced hostilities , they appointed , by an unani- mous vote , George Washington , commander in chief of all the forces raised or to be raised for the defence of the ...
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... cause . I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks , for this distinguished testimony of their approbation . " But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavourable to my reputation , I beg it may be re- membered by every gentleman ...
... cause . I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks , for this distinguished testimony of their approbation . " But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavourable to my reputation , I beg it may be re- membered by every gentleman ...
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... cause , and of unquestiona- ble courage . " He immediately instituted such arrangements as were calculated to increase their capacity for service . The army was distributed into brigades and divisions , and on his recom- mendation ...
... cause , and of unquestiona- ble courage . " He immediately instituted such arrangements as were calculated to increase their capacity for service . The army was distributed into brigades and divisions , and on his recom- mendation ...
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Strona 303 - Relying on its kindness in this as in other things, and actuated by that fervent love towards it, which is so natural to a man, who views in it the native soil of himself and his progenitors for several generations ; I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat, in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free government, the ever favorite object of my heart, and the happy...
Strona 296 - Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Strona 299 - Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one people, under an efficient government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance ; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon, to be scrupulously respected ; when belligerent nations, under the impossibility of making acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation ; when we may...
Strona 300 - I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them. Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.
Strona 299 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?
Strona 293 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation, for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Strona 281 - I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety; and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that in the present circumstances of our country you will not disapprove my determination to retire.
Strona 292 - The disorders and miseries which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual ; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty.
Strona 200 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Strona 288 - One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations ; they tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.