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Pagina xvi
... the British Government towards the Colonies . - Joins heartily in all the Measures of Opposition . — His Services in procuring the Lands promised to the Officers and Sol- - 90 diers in the French War . - Performs a Tour xvi CONTENTS .
... the British Government towards the Colonies . - Joins heartily in all the Measures of Opposition . — His Services in procuring the Lands promised to the Officers and Sol- - 90 diers in the French War . - Performs a Tour xvi CONTENTS .
Pagina xvii
... Colonies . — His Opin- ions on this Subject . - Chosen to command several Independent Companies of Militia . -A Delegate to the first and second Vir- ginia Conventions . - A Member of the Continental Congress . . 105 - - CHAPTER VII ...
... Colonies . — His Opin- ions on this Subject . - Chosen to command several Independent Companies of Militia . -A Delegate to the first and second Vir- ginia Conventions . - A Member of the Continental Congress . . 105 - - CHAPTER VII ...
Pagina xxix
... Colonies and States during the Public Life of Washington 416 • VIII . Members of Congress before the Adoption of the Consti- tution 420 IX . Members of the Convention which formed the Constitution of the United States in 1787 426 X ...
... Colonies and States during the Public Life of Washington 416 • VIII . Members of Congress before the Adoption of the Consti- tution 420 IX . Members of the Convention which formed the Constitution of the United States in 1787 426 X ...
Pagina 21
... colonies within the Allegany Mountains . Thus far had the French advanced , before the British government be- gan any active measures to counteract them . A question here occurs , of much historical interest , but of too wide a compass ...
... colonies within the Allegany Mountains . Thus far had the French advanced , before the British government be- gan any active measures to counteract them . A question here occurs , of much historical interest , but of too wide a compass ...
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... Colonies . We shall hence find Wash- ington acting a prominent part in this great drama from its very commencement to its close , gaining strength and rising higher and higher at every stage , the de- fender of his country's cause ...
... Colonies . We shall hence find Wash- ington acting a prominent part in this great drama from its very commencement to its close , gaining strength and rising higher and higher at every stage , the de- fender of his country's cause ...
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Pagina 489 - There is a rank due to the United States among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for war.
Pagina 127 - Peyton Randolph, Richard Henry Lee, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Richard Bland...
Pagina 440 - I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellowcitizens ; and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me ; my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Pagina 518 - Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed ; refraining if he saw a doubt, but, when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed. His integrity was most pure, his justice the most inflexible I have ever known, no motives of interest or consanguinity, of friendship or hatred, being able to bias his decision. He was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good, and...
Pagina 440 - In this conflict of emotions, all I dare aver, is, that it has been my faithful study to collect my duty from a just appreciation of every circumstance by which it might be affected.
Pagina 425 - Union, at a time and place to be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade of the United States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony ; and to report to the several States such an act, relative to this great object, as, when ratified by them, will enable the United States in Congress effectually to provide for the same.
Pagina 69 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
Pagina 139 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Pagina 432 - Thus I consent, Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best. The opinions I have had of its errors I sacrifice to the public good.
Pagina 425 - States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony, and to report to the several States such an act relative to this great object, as, when unanimously ratified by them, will enable the United States, in Congress assembled, effectually to provide for the same...