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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... value which may easily be estimated . In England and France my researches were pursued with no less perseverance and success . With a liber- ality on the part of the governments of both these xvi [ PART II . INTRODUCTION .
... value which may easily be estimated . In England and France my researches were pursued with no less perseverance and success . With a liber- ality on the part of the governments of both these xvi [ PART II . INTRODUCTION .
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... success of America , at this important and interesting period ; and be assured , that every exertion of my worthy colleagues and myself will be equally extended to the reëstablish- ment of peace and harmony between the mother coun- try ...
... success of America , at this important and interesting period ; and be assured , that every exertion of my worthy colleagues and myself will be equally extended to the reëstablish- ment of peace and harmony between the mother coun- try ...
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... success . The uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people has raised you to deserved eminence . That the blessings of health , and the still greater blessing of long continuing to govern such a people , may be yours , is the sincere ...
... success . The uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people has raised you to deserved eminence . That the blessings of health , and the still greater blessing of long continuing to govern such a people , may be yours , is the sincere ...
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... successful in recruiting than I have reason to expect , a reduction of some of them will be highly necessary , as the public is put to the whole ex- pense of an establishment of officers , while the real strength of the regiment , which ...
... successful in recruiting than I have reason to expect , a reduction of some of them will be highly necessary , as the public is put to the whole ex- pense of an establishment of officers , while the real strength of the regiment , which ...
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... success must depend on the concurrence of many cir- cumstances ; but we are in a situation , which requires us to run all risks . No danger is to be considered , when put in competition with the magnitude of the cause , and the absolute ...
... success must depend on the concurrence of many cir- cumstances ; but we are in a situation , which requires us to run all risks . No danger is to be considered , when put in competition with the magnitude of the cause , and the absolute ...
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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.