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... history of the Revolution . My thanks are due to Mr. Justice Story for the lively interest he has manifested in my labors , and for the benefit I have often derived from his suggestions and advice . To Mr. Samuel PREFACE . xi.
... history of the Revolution . My thanks are due to Mr. Justice Story for the lively interest he has manifested in my labors , and for the benefit I have often derived from his suggestions and advice . To Mr. Samuel PREFACE . xi.
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... interest a substantial benefit . During these three years his home was with his brother at Mount Vernon , as being nearer the scene of his la- bors than his mother's residence ; but he often visit- ed her , and assisted in the ...
... interest a substantial benefit . During these three years his home was with his brother at Mount Vernon , as being nearer the scene of his la- bors than his mother's residence ; but he often visit- ed her , and assisted in the ...
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... interest of considerable magnitude per- taining to himself . The estate at Mount Vernon was bequeathed to the surviving daughter ; and , in case of her demise without issue , this estate and other lands were to descend to George , with ...
... interest of considerable magnitude per- taining to himself . The estate at Mount Vernon was bequeathed to the surviving daughter ; and , in case of her demise without issue , this estate and other lands were to descend to George , with ...
Pagina 21
... interest , but of too wide a compass to be discussed in this place . What right had England or France to the territory in dispute ? Although each party set up many preten- sions , it would be difficult in reviewing them to strike the ...
... interest , but of too wide a compass to be discussed in this place . What right had England or France to the territory in dispute ? Although each party set up many preten- sions , it would be difficult in reviewing them to strike the ...
Pagina 50
... interests to suffer it to ripen . " In this way he concealed his uneasiness , and tranquillized the minds of his officers , although he felt the wrongs they suffered , and approved the spirit that would not tamely submit to them . As to ...
... interests to suffer it to ripen . " In this way he concealed his uneasiness , and tranquillized the minds of his officers , although he felt the wrongs they suffered , and approved the spirit that would not tamely submit to them . As to ...
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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...