Winfield: The Lawyer's Son, and how He Became a Major-generalAshmead & Evans, 1865 - 313 |
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... actions . It was not irresisti- ble ; it was not all - controlling ; but , like the subtle air , it penetrated to every spot ; and even if its pres- ence could not always regulate , it was always acknow- ledged as able to do so , if its ...
... actions . It was not irresisti- ble ; it was not all - controlling ; but , like the subtle air , it penetrated to every spot ; and even if its pres- ence could not always regulate , it was always acknow- ledged as able to do so , if its ...
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... action faithful and in honor clear . " Pope . T the time of which we are now writing , there AT resided in a populous part of Montgomery county , Pennsylvania , a gentleman well known for his extensive influence in political circles ...
... action faithful and in honor clear . " Pope . T the time of which we are now writing , there AT resided in a populous part of Montgomery county , Pennsylvania , a gentleman well known for his extensive influence in political circles ...
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... actions from the ob- livion to which a want of records might consign them . " - Tacitus . T HERE is much of deep historical interest in old Montgomery county , Pennsylvania . Before young WINFIELD , one of her choicest native sons , had ...
... actions from the ob- livion to which a want of records might consign them . " - Tacitus . T HERE is much of deep historical interest in old Montgomery county , Pennsylvania . Before young WINFIELD , one of her choicest native sons , had ...
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... actions - his brevet dating from the 20th of August , 1847 . It was his privilege to be present when commis- sioners reached the American camp with proposals of peace . Terms of accommodation were proposed by them HIS FIRST CAMPAIGN . 71.
... actions - his brevet dating from the 20th of August , 1847 . It was his privilege to be present when commis- sioners reached the American camp with proposals of peace . Terms of accommodation were proposed by them HIS FIRST CAMPAIGN . 71.
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... action of bygone ages has left its deep lines on the rifted chasms , where the thick clouds hang their sulphurous vapors , where terrific thunders roll and lurid lightnings flash , and where the upper winds sweep with melancholy music ...
... action of bygone ages has left its deep lines on the rifted chasms , where the thick clouds hang their sulphurous vapors , where terrific thunders roll and lurid lightnings flash , and where the upper winds sweep with melancholy music ...
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