 it is a matter almost indifferent whether I serve for full pay or as a generous volunteer ; indeed, did my circumstances correspond with my inclinations, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter ; for the motives that have led me here are...  Life of George Washington - Pagina 58di Jared Sparks - 1840Visualizzazione completa - Informazioni su questo libro
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