Life of George Washington, Volume 4Putnam, 1857 |
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Página vii
... - Wash- ington's Return . - Scenes at Arnold's Head - quar- ters in the Highlands . - Tings of André's Cap- ture . -Flight of Arnold . - Letters from the Traitow i10 - - Washington's Precautions . Situation of Mrs. Arnold CHAPTER.
... - Wash- ington's Return . - Scenes at Arnold's Head - quar- ters in the Highlands . - Tings of André's Cap- ture . -Flight of Arnold . - Letters from the Traitow i10 - - Washington's Precautions . Situation of Mrs. Arnold CHAPTER.
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... by Steuben . Arnold at -- Congress resolves to form Heads of Departments . Hamilton suggested by Sullivan for Department of Finance.- High Opinion of him 220 PAGE · 237 expressed by Washington . - Misunderstanding be-
... by Steuben . Arnold at -- Congress resolves to form Heads of Departments . Hamilton suggested by Sullivan for Department of Finance.- High Opinion of him 220 PAGE · 237 expressed by Washington . - Misunderstanding be-
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... heads the Virginia Delegation . - Insurrection in Massachusetts . - The Convention . - A Federal Constitution organized . - Ratified . · • · CHAPTER XXXVII . - - His Washington talked of for the Presidency . His Letters on the Subject ...
... heads the Virginia Delegation . - Insurrection in Massachusetts . - The Convention . - A Federal Constitution organized . - Ratified . · • · CHAPTER XXXVII . - - His Washington talked of for the Presidency . His Letters on the Subject ...
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... head of the Maryland division , was instructed to conduct this detachment with all haste to the aid of General Lincoln . He might not arrive in time to pre- vent the fall of Charleston , but he might assist to arrest the progress of the ...
... head of the Maryland division , was instructed to conduct this detachment with all haste to the aid of General Lincoln . He might not arrive in time to pre- vent the fall of Charleston , but he might assist to arrest the progress of the ...
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... head - quarters to consult with the commander - in - chief , and , in conjunction with him , to effect such reforms and changes in the various departments of the army as might be deemed necessary . Warm debates ensued . It was ob ...
... head - quarters to consult with the commander - in - chief , and , in conjunction with him , to effect such reforms and changes in the various departments of the army as might be deemed necessary . Warm debates ensued . It was ob ...
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Página 430 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.
Página 475 - 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.
Página 429 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs, that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable.
Página 437 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division ; when those very swords, the instruments and companions, of your glory, shall be taken from your sides, and no remaining mark of military distinction left but your wants, infirmities, and scars...
Página 467 - ... country, and his prayers to the God of armies. May ample justice be done them here, and may the choicest of Heaven's favors, both here and hereafter, attend those who, under the Divine auspices, have secured innumerable blessings for others. With these wishes, and this benediction, the commander-in-chief is about to retire from service. The curtain of separation will soon be drawn, and the military scene to him will be closed for ever.
Página 133 - The request I have to make to your Excellency, and I am conscious I address myself well, is, that in any rigor policy may dictate, a decency of conduct towards me may mark, that, though unfortunate, I am branded with nothing dishonorable, as no motive could be mine but the service of my King, and as I was involuntarily an impostor.
Página 134 - And now I've closed my epic strain, I tremble as I show it, Lest this same warrio-drover, "Wayne, Should ever catch the poet.
Página 458 - The militia of this country must be considered as the palladium of our security and the first effectual resort in case of hostility. It is essential, therefore, that the same system should pervade the whole ; that the formation and discipline of the militia of the continent should be absolutely uniform, and that the same species of arms, accoutrements, and military apparatus should be introduced in every part of the United States.
Página 125 - In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
Página 166 - I pray you to bear me witness that I meet my fate like a brave man.