The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v. 3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v. 4) July, 1776-July] 1777. (v. 5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v. 6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v. 7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v. 8) April, 1781-December, 1783Harper & brothers, 1847 |
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Pagina viii
... , unprovided ; very few of the members of Congress were military men , or possessed any knowledge of military affairs either practical or theoretical ; the burden of organizing and disciplining viii [ PART II . INTRODUCTION .
... , unprovided ; very few of the members of Congress were military men , or possessed any knowledge of military affairs either practical or theoretical ; the burden of organizing and disciplining viii [ PART II . INTRODUCTION .
Pagina xviii
... possession of General Lafayette , which were taken by a French en- gineer attached to his staff , and which are executed with scientific accuracy and beauty . Some of the old drawings , published at the time in London from imper- fect ...
... possession of General Lafayette , which were taken by a French en- gineer attached to his staff , and which are executed with scientific accuracy and beauty . Some of the old drawings , published at the time in London from imper- fect ...
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... possession , a letter directed to you as Presi- dent of the Congress , I have taken the liberty to open it . I was induced to take that liberty by several gen- tlemen of New York , who were anxious to know the particulars of the affair ...
... possession , a letter directed to you as Presi- dent of the Congress , I have taken the liberty to open it . I was induced to take that liberty by several gen- tlemen of New York , who were anxious to know the particulars of the affair ...
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... possession . As you are so much nearer to Philadelphia than I am , I request you to apply to Con- gress for as many as you may want . The dispersing of hand - bills amongst the troops in New York has my most hearty approbation , and may ...
... possession . As you are so much nearer to Philadelphia than I am , I request you to apply to Con- gress for as many as you may want . The dispersing of hand - bills amongst the troops in New York has my most hearty approbation , and may ...
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... possession of a place called Bunker's Hill , on Charles- town Neck , strongly intrenched , and fortifying them- selves ; part of our own army on two hills , called Winter and Prospect Hills , about a mile and a quarter from the enemy on ...
... possession of a place called Bunker's Hill , on Charles- town Neck , strongly intrenched , and fortifying them- selves ; part of our own army on two hills , called Winter and Prospect Hills , about a mile and a quarter from the enemy on ...
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Pagina 2 - But, lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I, this day, declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with. 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...
Pagina 3 - I should enjoy more real happiness in one month with you at home, than I have the most distant prospect of finding abroad, if my stay were to be seven times seven years. But as it has been a kind of destiny that has thrown me upon this service, I shall hope that my undertaking it is designed to answer some good purpose.
Pagina 172 - Let the hospitality of the house, with respect to the poor, be kept up. Let no one go hungry away. If any of this kind of people should be in want of corn, supply their necessities, provided it does not encourage them in idleness...
Pagina 480 - The delegates of the United Colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina: To GEORGE WASHINGTON, ESQ.
Pagina 13 - As to the fatal, but necessary operations of war, when we assumed the soldier, we did not lay aside the citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in that happy hour, when the establishment of American liberty on the most firm and solid foundations, shall enable us to return to our private stations, in the bosom of a free, peaceful, and happy country.
Pagina 296 - ... you, I would have published the poem, had I not been apprehensive, that, while I only meant to give the world this new instance of your genius, I might have incurred the imputation of vanity.
Pagina 480 - And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as you shall receive from this or a future Congress...
Pagina 216 - His strength will increase as a snowball by rolling, and faster, if some expedient cannot be hit upon to convince the slaves and servants of the impotency of his designs.
Pagina 2 - You may believe me, my dear Patsy, when I assure you, in the most solemn manner, that, so far from seeking this appointment, I have used every endeavour in my power to avoid it, not only from my unwillingness to part with you and the family, but from a consciousness of its being a trust too great for my capacity, and that I should enjoy more real happiness in one month with you at home, than I have the most distant prospect of finding abroad, if my stay were to be seven times seven years.
Pagina 154 - Be easy and condescending in your deportment to your officers, but not too familiar, lest you subject yourself to a want of that respect, which is necessary to support a proper command.